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Fika Recipes

Enjoy a midday cup of coffee and a treat like the Scandinavians do!  Browse dozens of 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.

  • Danish Dream Cake with Oats and Warm Spices (Drømmekage)

    Danish Dream Cake with Oats and Warm Spices (Drømmekage)

  • Close up of a slice of Swedish Apple Cake.

    Cozy Swedish Apple Cake (Äppelkaka)

  • Close up of a slice of Swedish Tosca Cake.

    Swedish Tosca Cake (Toscakaka)

  • Featured image of Swedish Chocolate Balls.

    No-Bake Swedish Chocolate Balls (Chokladbollar)

  • Slice of bundt cake on a plate with a fork.

    Moist & Buttery Swedish Cardamom Cake (Kardemummakaka)

  • A slice of date cake drizzled with caramel on a plate next to a fork and cup of coffee.

    Spice Cake with Dates, Rye and Salted Caramel Drizzle

  • Close up of a raspberry hazelnut thumbprint cookie with a bite out of it.

    Raspberry Hazelnut Thumbprint Cookies (Hallongrottor)

  • Sliced Swedish Almond Cake on a marble plate.

    Simple Swedish Almond Cake (Mandelkaka)

  • Overhead view of Swedish St. Lucia Buns.

    St. Lucia Buns (Lussekatter)

  • Gingerbread cobbler with apples and pears in a baking dish

    Gingerbread Cobbler with Apples and Pears

  • Slices of pumpkin bread next to a towel

    Simple Pumpkin Rye Bread with Cinnamon Sugar Topping

  • Close up of stack of three apple donuts next to a cup of coffee and apples

    Easy Baked Apple Donuts

  • A close up of a stack of apple crumble bars with a glass of milk

    Apple Crumble Bars with Oats and Rye

  • A slice of strawberry rhubarb galette with a scoop of ice cream and a fork and a cup of coffee

    Rustic Strawberry Rhubarb Rye Galette

  • Featured image for Norwegian Skoleboller.

    Traditional Norwegian Skoleboller (Custard-Filled Coconut Buns)

  • A slice of brown sugar skyr tart on a plate with a fork, napkin and a cup of coffee

    Brown Sugar Skyr Tart

  • Raspberry heart cookies next to a cup of coffee

    Raspberry Hazelnut Hearts

  • Nordic apple strips piled on a plate with a cup of coffee

    Nordic Apple Strips

  • A skyr tart with fresh berries on a wooden surface

    Summer Skyr Tart with Fresh Berries

  • Two strawberry rhubarb scones stacked on a plate

    Strawberry Rhubarb Barley Scones

  • Strawberry almond tart on a wooden surface

    Finnish Strawberry Almond Tart

  • Close up view of a Swedish Cinnamon Bun (Kanelbullar).

    Authentic Swedish Cinnamon Buns (Kanelbullar)

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