Swedish Semla / Cardamon bun with almond paste and cream

March 5th in Sweden is traditionally started with an amazing treat! Its actually one of my favourite deserts, one that I could eat for the rest of my life and never get sick of! Its called Semla (or fastlagsbulle), its a cardamon bun with almond paste and white cream, topped with a tiny bit of icing sugar. Its absolutely divine! Its take a while to … Continue reading Swedish Semla / Cardamon bun with almond paste and cream

Semla Choux – A choux with almond & cream

It’s February! The month which I look most forward to as its SEMLA month in Sweden! Semla is one of my favourite Swedish desserts. Its a cardamom sweet bun, with almond past in the middle topped with whipped cream. It may not sound complicated, and it isnt,  sometimes simple just works best! It takes a little time to bake because of the bun, but its … Continue reading Semla Choux – A choux with almond & cream

Saffron & Almond Cream Macaron (saffron semla macaron)

The ultimate winter Macaron is here! and its here to stay! 😉 If anyone of you readers out there have tastes a Swedish dessert called a Semla (cardamom bun with almond paste and whipped cream) then your in luck! ‘Coz here is a Saffron version of it as a macaron! (minus the cardamom) Trust me this is a new thing, and every one will LOVE … Continue reading Saffron & Almond Cream Macaron (saffron semla macaron)