12 Boards of Finnish Christmas: Little Christmas

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🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic mulled wine

💰Cheaper: apple cider

Non-alcoholic mulled wine offers a similar festive flavor without alcohol.

gingerbread cookies

🥗Healthier: oatmeal cookies

💰Cheaper: store-bought cookies

Oatmeal cookies provide a healthier option while being easy to make.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

smoked salmon

🥗Healthier: cooked salmon

💰Cheaper: canned salmon

Canned salmon is a more affordable option that still offers good taste.

Prepare smoked salmon pate by blending 200 g of smoked salmon with 100 g of sour cream, black pepper, and juice of half a lemon.

Spread smoked salmon pate on small rye crisps.

Cook 2 dcl of water and 2 dcl of rice until water evaporates, then add 1 liter of milk and simmer for 40 minutes.

Mix 2 dcl of water, 2 dcl of all-purpose flour, 3 dcl of rye flour, and 1 teaspoon of salt to form a dough.

Wrap the dough in plastic wrap to prevent drying.

Season the rice mixture with 1 teaspoon of salt and 2 tablespoons of salted butter before covering it.

Divide the dough into 20 pieces, roll into balls, and flatten into discs.

Fill each disc with the prepared filling, fold, and shape into joulutorttu pastries.

Bake the pastries in a 530° oven for about 10 minutes.

Brush the baked pastries with a mixture of half a cup of water and 2 tablespoons of melted butter.

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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