Semla, Swedish cakes | Happy Dish Club

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: whipped coconut cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

almond paste

🥗Healthier: marzipan

💰Cheaper: homemade almond paste

Homemade version can be more economical and customizable

Dissolve yeast in warm milk and let sit until foamy.

Mix flour, sugar, salt, and ground cardamom in a bowl.

Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, and eggs to the dry ingredients.

Knead the dough until smooth and elastic.

Cover the dough and let it rise until doubled in size.

Preheat the oven.

Punch down the risen dough and divide it into pieces.

Shape each piece into a ball and place on a baking sheet.

Let the shaped buns rise again.

Bake in the oven until golden brown.

Allow to cool completely.

Cut the tops off the cooled buns and hollow out the insides.

Mix the hollowed bread with almond paste and a splash of milk.

Fill the buns with the almond mixture and top with whipped cream.

Replace the tops and dust with powdered sugar.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens