World Flavors Cookbook

Semla

A traditional Shrove Tuesday treat: a soft cardamom bun filled with almond paste and whipped cream.

Cuisine: Sweden

Ingredients

• cardamom buns
• almond paste
• milk
• heavy cream
• icing sugar

Instructions

1. Cut the tops off the buns.
2. Hollow out some of the bun, mix with almond paste and milk.
3. Fill the buns with the mix.
4. Pipe whipped cream on top, replace the lids, and dust with icing sugar.