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    Home » Recipes » Nordic/Scandinavian Recipes

    Nordic/Scandinavian Fika Recipes

    Enjoy a midday cup of coffee and a treat like the Scandinavians do!  Browse dozens of fika recipes that are perfect for pairing with that afternoon pick-me-up.

    Whether it's a warm Swedish Cinnamon Bun, a slice of Spiced Pear Cardamom Cake with Cardamom or a Swedish Ginger Cookie (Pepparkakor) or two, you are sure to find a few new fika favorites here.

    • Featured image for Lingonberry Almond Tart.
      Lingonberry Almond Tart
    • A slice of Swedish Love Cake (Kärleksmums) on a plate with a fork.
      Swedish Love Cake (Kärleksmums)
    • Featured image for Norwegian Cinnamon Buns (Skillingsboller).
      Authentic Norwegian Cinnamon Buns (Skillingsboller)
    • Norwegian Krumkake filled with whipped cream next to cut strawberries.
      Classic Scandinavian Christmas Cookies
    • Featured image for Danish Butter Cookies (Valiljekranse).
      Traditional Danish Butter Cookies (Vaniljekranse)
    • Featured image for Cardamom Banana Bread.
      Cardamom Banana Bread
    • Featured image for Icelandic Happy Marriage Cake (Hjónabandssaela).
      Icelandic Happy Marriage Cake (Hjónabandssaela)
    • Close up of Danish Pancakes (æbleskiver) next to raspberry jam.
      How to Make Æbleskiver - Classic Danish Pancake Balls
    • Three ghost shaped ginger cookies on a plate next to a pumpkin, leaves and a glass of milk.
      Spooky Swedish Halloween Ginger Cookies
    • Close up overhead view of White Chocolate Cake with a couple of slices cut.
      Heavenly White Chocolate Cloudberry Cake
    • Brown Sugar Cardamom Scones on a white plate next to cardamom pods.
      Brown Sugar Cardamom Scones
    • Close up of a stack of buttermilk cookies.
      Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Cookies
    • Overhead view of Spiced Pear Cake with Cardamom next to pears and cardamom pods.
      Spiced Pear Cake with Cardamom
    • Close up of Tomte Muffin cut in half.
      Tomte Muffins (Swedish Apple Muffins)
    • Close up of a stack of Checkerboard Cookies.
      Swedish Checkerboard Cookies (Schackrutor) - Easy Chocolate & Vanilla Shortbread
    • Mandelmusslor on a marble surface next to a cup of coffee.
      Mandelmusslor (Swedish Almond Tart Cookies)
    • Close up of a pile of krumkaker.
      Krumkake (Traditional Norwegian Waffle Cookies)
    • A close up of a stack of Swedish Ginger Cookies (Pepparkakor).
      Swedish Ginger Cookies (Pepparkakor)
    • Close up of a stack of Swedish Oatmeal Cookies (Havreflarn).
      Swedish Oatmeal Cookies (Havreflarn)
    • Close up of pear compote in an a jar.
      Simple Pear Compote
    • Close up of Strawberry Rhubarb Compote on ice cream.
      Strawberry Rhubarb Compote (Easy Strawberry Rhubarb Sauce)
    • Close up of the inside of an almond macaroon.
      Easy Almond Macaroons (Gluten-Free!)
    • Overhead view of coffee and Swedish Chocolate Slice Cookies (Chokladsnittar)
      Swedish Chocolate Cookie Slices (Chokladsnittar)
    • Closeup of a slice of kladdkaka on a plate next to a fork and raspberries.
      Authentic Swedish Sticky Chocolate Cake (Kladdkaka)
    • Swedish semla bun closeup.
      Easy Swedish Semla (Traditional Lenten Buns)
    • Close up of Rye Chocolate Chip Cookies sprinkled with sea salt next to a glass of milk.
      Rye Chocolate Chip Cookies with Brown Butter
    • Close up of cardamom bun.
      Traditional Swedish Cardamom Buns (Kardemummabullar)
    • Swedish Apple Pie on a plate with a fork.
      Swedish Apple Pie (Easy Crustless Apple Pie)
    • Close up of a stack of Lemon Blueberry Crumble Bars.
      Lemon Blueberry Crumble Bars
    • Featured image of Swedish Rulltårta.
      Traditional Swedish Rulltårta (Jelly Roll Cake)
    • Featured image shot of Vanilla Cake with Strawberry Filling.
      Vanilla Cake with Strawberry Filling (Swedish Midsummer Cake)
    • Featured image for Simple Carrot Snack Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting.
      Simple Carrot Snack Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
    • Split Pea Hummus drizzled with olive oil next to crackers, cucumber and radishes.
      Creamy Split Pea Hummus
    • Close up of a stack of gluten-free seed crackers (Norwegian Crispbread)
      Gluten-Free Seed Crackers (Norwegian Crispbread)
    • Brown Sugar Skyr Tart on a plate next to a cup of coffee.
      The Ultimate Guide to Swedish Fika (with Recipes)
    • Close up of Swedish Custard Hearts broken in half.
      Buttery Swedish Custard Hearts (Vaniljhjärtan)
    • Swedish Tiger Cake on a plate with a fork next to a glass of milk.
      Swedish Tiger Cake (Tigerkaka)
    • Close up of a stack of Lemon Wafer Cookies.
      Lemon Wafer Cookies
    • Close up of slices of Swedish Spice Cake with lingonberries.
      Swedish Spice Cake (Mjuk Pepparkaka)
    • Close up of round of dill caper butter on a plate next to a sprig of dill.
      3 Ingredient Dill Caper Butter

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    Nordic Breads and Buns

    • Featured image for Tangzhong method guide and roundup.
      How to Use the Tangzhong Method for Perfectly Soft Breads and Buns
    • Featured image for Fastenlavnsboller (Norwegian Lenten Buns).
      Fastelavnsboller (Norwegian Lenten Buns)
    • Featured image for Norwegian Cinnamon Buns (Skillingsboller).
      Authentic Norwegian Cinnamon Buns (Skillingsboller)
    • Featured image for Cardamom Banana Bread.
      Cardamom Banana Bread
    • Cardamom Bread sliced on a cooling rack.
      Soft and Buttery Cardamom Bread (Finnish Pulla)
    • Featured image for Soft and Tender Buttermilk Bread.
      Soft and Tender Buttermilk Bread

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    • Rye bread slices on a plate next to a loaf of rye bread and a wooden knife with butter
      Sourdough Danish Rye Bread (Rugbrød)
    • Close up view of a Swedish Cinnamon Bun (Kanelbullar).
      Authentic Swedish Cinnamon Buns (Kanelbullar)
    • Sliced Swedish Almond Cake on a marble plate.
      Simple Swedish Almond Cake (Mandelkaka)
    • Featured image shot of Vanilla Cake with Strawberry Filling.
      Vanilla Cake with Strawberry Filling (Swedish Midsummer Cake)
    • Close up of a pile of krumkaker.
      Krumkake (Traditional Norwegian Waffle Cookies)
    • Granola in two bowls next to berries, milk and a spoon.
      Homemade Cardamom Granola with Almonds

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