Semla

Semla is the famous Swedish cream bun. This traditional Swedish dessert is made with a plain wheat bread bun which is lightly flavored with cardamom, then cut in half. The inside is filled with a layer of delicious almond paste and a generous amount of vanilla-flavored whipped cream. The bun is finished when the top is placed on the whipped cream, and the sweet creation is lightly dusted with a layer of powdered sugar. Semla is an old-fashioned Swedish dessert that was originally invented and eaten on Fat Tuesday, the last day of indulgence before Lent. Soon they became one of the favorite Swedish treats and are now commonly eaten from the Christmas period all through Lent. During this time they can be found in numerous Swedish bakeries across the country. Traditional practice suggests that the top should be eaten first, and it is used to scoop the delectable whipped cream. However, the oldest Swedish tradition is to serve the entire bun soaked in a plate of warm milk, when it's known as hetvägg.