Swedish semla recipe

Swedish Semla Bun or semlor (plural) are buns flavored with cardamom. Filled with marzipan and whipped cream. A touch of icing sugar to finish up.

Semlor are a delicious tradition in Sweden, but you can make them in your own kitchen, no matter where you live!

In Sweden we eat Semlor on Fat Tuesday which usually falls in February but this year it is on March 8th. You ask what is Fat Tuesday? Fat Tuesday is the last day before Lent, also called Sh…

Swedish Semla in an old Swedish tradition. Imagine a semisweet bun filled with almond paste and wiped cream. It’s delicious!

These Semla Scandinavian "Fat Tuesday Roll" buns are pure heaven. A cardamom scented bun is filled with jam and billowy clouds of whipped cream before a final dusting of icing sugar. Never has something so simple been so pleasurable! And it's Semla day today!

These authentic Swedish desserts are decadent, comforting, and easy to make! From cakes to cookies, these recipes give you a traditional taste of Sweden.

Cardamom-flavored buns called semla filled with almond paste and topped with whipped cream are a Swedish treat traditionally made on Fat Tuesday, but can be served year round.

Semla – A Swedish tradition

Semla is a pastry that is loved by the Swedes! We eat enormous amounts of this delicious pastry during late winter! Semlan is even said to have caused the death of a Swedish King! This pastry has, as you can imagine, an interesting history and I will tell you about that as well as give you the recipe to this fantastic traditional treat...

In Sweden they have Fettisdagensbullar or semlor on Shrove Tuesday. It's not that difficult to make the semla yourself. Here you find an easy recipe.