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Semla — Nordic recipe
Nordic
Nordic Kid-friendly

Semla

Sweden's irresistible Shrove Tuesday bun — soft cardamom-scented dough split open and filled with almond paste and billowing whipped cream; a seasonal obsession worth every calorie.

120 minutes
Serves 4
Pastry

Instructions

2 steps
  1. 1

    Bake cardamom buns and hollow out the center.

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