Did you know that there’s a Swedish dessert that almost got banned, and with it, Shrove Tuesday as well?
The parties involved in the case
It sounds absurd, but it’s all true. The stars of this peculiar story are a gluttonous king and Sweden’s most famous dessert: the Semla.
The Semla is a traditional Swedish dessert consisting of a sweet and spiced cardamom bun. The bun is opened, hollowed out, and filled with almond cream and whipped cream.
You’ll find it during the carnival period, and it’s traditionally eaten on Shrove Tuesday. Without knowing it, our visit to Stockholm coincided with this festive season. We tried it in two places: Stora Bageriet Vasastan for a contemporary take and Skeppsbro Bakery for a more classic version. Both highly recommended!
