Cakes & Desserts

There are many ways to cook caramel candy. In Sweden, the most popular are chewy or brittle knäck with crunchy almonds (like that found in Daim) and smooth, soft smörkola (like Werther’s).

Gooey and sweet, this pie is amazing when served warm with a scoop of ice cream.

The expression as American as apple pie may be true, but Swedes bake a lot of them, too! I enjoy mixing in a few peaches, inspired by pies from the historic town of Julian, California.

Crumble is what Swedes usually refer to when talking about pie. Normally it comprises only fruit and topping, but since I love pie crust I use that too, American style.

This simplified recipe for custard sauce uses a whole egg instead of yolks and whipped cream for a really light and fluffy consistency. In Sweden this is always served with fruit crumble, but it is a classic companion to many desserts.

Delicious ice cream that takes five minutes to prepare. The difficult part is to wait for it to freeze!

This famous Italian dessert is so quick and easy to make, and perfect for parties as it can be prepared ahead of time.

Refreshingly sweet and slightly tangy, this simple recipe enhances the flavor and consistency of fresh fruit and berries.