Spring is the perfect time to gather for a relaxed and refreshing brunch, and what better way to celebrate the season than with a Nordic-inspired spread? Scandinavian cuisine embraces simple, seasonal ingredients and cozy traditions — just right for a spring gathering, whether it’s Easter morning, Mother’s Day, or a casual Sunday with friends.
From savory egg dishes and elegant mains to sweet buns and spring-forward salads, these 20 recipes will help you create a delicious and memorable brunch, Nordic-style.
🍳 Eggs and Mains
Danish Egg Cake with Potatoes, Bacon and Chives (Æggekage)
A quick and easy Scandinavian style omelet with potatoes, bacon and chives. A perfect meal for any time of day!
Danish Egg Cake (Æggekage) Recipe
Swedish Cheese Pie (Västerbottenpaj)
A delicious quiche-like dish featuring a tender, all butter crust and a rich filling of eggs, cream, milk and cheese.
Swedish Cheese Pie Recipe
Creamy Deviled Eggs with Dill
These Creamy Deviled Eggs with Dill are smooth, tangy, and packed with fresh dill.
Creamy Deviled Eggs with Dill Recipe
Traditional Swedish Pancakes (Pannkakor)
Serve with Simple and Sweet Roasted Strawberries (recipe follows) or fresh berries for a refreshing spring vibe!
Traditional Swedish Pancakes Recipe
Easy Cardamom French Toast
A deliciously simple recipe for foolproof French toast flavored with comforting cardamom, cinnamon and vanilla.
Cardamom French Toast Recipe
Norwegian Waffles (Hjertevafler)
Buttery heart shaped waffles flavored with cardamom and vanilla. Perfect with whipped cream and fresh berries!
Norwegian Waffle Recipe
Scandinavian-Style Chocolate Waffles
Scandinavian-style chocolate waffles made with cocoa, sour cream, and mini chocolate chips. A rich and heart-shaped twist on classic chocolate waffles!
Chocolate Waffle Recipe
Homemade Gravlax (Easy Cured Salmon Recipe)
Silky smooth in texture and perfectly flavored with aquavit, dill and white pepper, this traditional gravlax is delicious and surprisingly easy to make at home.
Homemade Gravlax Recipe
Homemade Granola and Yogurt Parfaits
This yogurt parfait recipe makes a beautiful and simple breakfast….layers of creamy yogurt, crunchy granola and saucy roasted strawberries topped with fresh strawberries and a drizzle of honey. It's a healthy, easy and downright gorgeous way to start the day!
Homemade Granola and Yogurt Parfaits Recipe
🥣 Bakes and Breads
Swedish Cinnamon Buns (Kanelbullar)
Traditional Swedish Cinnamon Buns (Kanelbullar) made with a sweet, buttery cardamom dough and a brown sugar cinnamon filling. Golden brown on the outside and soft and tender on the inside, they are cinnamon bun perfection!
Swedish Cinnamon Buns Recipe
Traditional Swedish Cardamom Buns (Kardemummabullar)
These traditional Swedish cardamom buns are soft, tender and bursting with cardamom flavor. They are also surprisingly easy to make at home!
Swedish Cardamom Buns Recipe
Easy Overnight Danish Rye Bread (Rugbrød)
This moist and hearty bread is delicious with everything! Consider serving it with a bowl of Egg Salad with Dill and Capers (recipe follows) along side.
Easy Overnight Danish Rye Bread Recipe
Strawberry Rhubarb Barley Scones
A tender, delicate scone with a layer of strawberry rhubarb compote in the center.
Strawberry Rhubarb Scones Recipe
Brown Sugar Cardamom Scones
These warm, buttery Brown Sugar Cardamom Scones are are infused with the exotic flavor of cardamom and the rich sweetness of brown sugar, creating a perfect balance of indulgence and comfort. This easy recipe is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy afternoon treat.
Brown Sugar Cardamom Scone Recipe
Finnish Strawberry Almond Tart
An easy summer tart filled with vanilla scented strawberries and surrounded by tender almond dough and sliced almonds.
Finnish Strawberry Almond Tart Recipe
🥗 Sides and Extras
Simple and Sweet Roasted Strawberries
Intensely-flavored, sweet and saucy strawberries that have been roasted in the oven.
Roasted Strawberries Recipe
Traditional Mustard Dill Sauce for Gravlax (Gravlaxsås)
A zesty traditional accompaniment to cured salmon (gravlax).
Mustard Dill Sauce Recipe
Whipped Vanilla Skyr Cream
A luxurious alternative to whipped cream made with skyr (Icelandic yogurt), cream, sugar and vanilla. The perfect topping for just about anything!
Whipped Vanilla Skyr Cream Recipe
Buttery Swedish Dill Potatoes (Färskpotatis med Dill)
These buttery, herby Swedish Dill Potatoes are the ideal compliment to any meal. This traditional dish has a rich culinary heritage in Sweden. Known as "nypotatis" or "färskpotatis med dill" in Swedish, Dill Potatoes are a staple on the Midsummer menu, enjoyed alongside foods like pickled herring, gravlax (cured salmon) and crispbread.
Swedish Dill Potatoes Recipe
Vegetarian Jansson's Temptation (Creamy Swedish Potato Casserole)
This Vegetarian Jansson’s Temptation is a delicious Scandinavian potato casserole made with potatoes, onions, mushrooms and topped with crispy breadcrumbs and briny capers.
Jansson's Temptation Recipe
Barley Salad with Asparagus, Red Pepper and Spinach
A delicious and hearty spring salad with sautéed asparagus, red pepper, spinach and pearl barley
Barley Salad Recipe
Creamy Egg Salad with Dill and Capers
A deliciously simple recipe for perfect egg salad featuring capers and dill.
Egg Salad with Dill and Capers Recipe
Swedish 75 (Lingonberry Cocktail)
A refreshing Scandinavian take on the French 75 cocktail with sparkling wine, gin, lingonberry preserves and fresh lemon juice.
Swedish 75 Recipe
Sample Menus for Your Nordic Spring Brunch
🌿 Cozy Weekend Brunch
- Norwegian Waffles or Cardamom French Toast
- Whipped Vanilla Skyr Cream
- Fresh berries or Roasted Strawberries
- Bacon or breakfast sausage
🌸 Elegant Easter or Mother’s Day Spread
- Homemade Gravlax with Mustard Dill Sauce
- Swedish Cheese Pie
- Swedish Dill Potatoes
- Finnish Strawberry Almond Tart
☀️ Light + Fresh Outdoor Brunch
- Homemade Granola and Yogurt Parfaits
- Barley Salad with Asparagus, Red Pepper and Spinach
- Creamy Deviled Eggs with Dill
- Brown Sugar Cardamom Scones
I hope this collection inspires your next springtime gathering! Whether you're setting a full table or simply adding a new recipe to your weekend routine, these Nordic-inspired brunch ideas are fresh, cozy, and perfect for the season.
If you tried any of these Scandinavian brunch recipes or any other recipe on my website, please leave a 🌟 star rating and let me know how it goes in the comments below. I love hearing from you!
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