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Swedish Meatball Pastry Wreath

Cultural Context

Originating in Sweden, meatballs are a staple of traditional cuisine, often served with lingonberry sauce and creamy gravy. The pastry wreath combines this beloved dish with festive presentation, making it a popular choice during holidays and gatherings. Today, variations can be found in many countries, showcasing local ingredients and flavors, yet the essence of comfort food remains.

SwedishSEmain
45 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
1 lb puff pastry
1 lb ground beef
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 tablespoon mustard
1 large egg
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
1 cup chicken stock
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup half and half
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup all-purpose flour

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

puff pastry

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry

💰Cheaper: homemade dough

Whole wheat pastry adds fiber and nutrients.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is lower in fat.

cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

1

Preheat oven to 400°F.

2

Use half of a puff pastry for the demonstration.

3

Spread mustard on the lip of the puff pastry.

4

Mix ground beef with egg and mustard to form a meat mixture.

5

Use a scooper to form small meatballs from the mixture.

6

Line the meatballs on the puff pastry.

7

Roll up the puff pastry around the meatballs.

8

Make an egg wash with orange juice and zest, and brush it on the pastry.

9

Slice the pastry into inch-wide pieces for venting and portioning.

10

Sprinkle caraway seeds on top of the pastry.

11

Bake in the oven for 30 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbakingbrowning

Equipment Needed

baking sheetparchment paperskilletmixing bowlrolling pin

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

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Also Known As

Köttbullar KransSwedish Meatball Ring

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