My Top 5 Swedish Treats

My co-pilot loves to mention to people that after I moved to Sweden, I started going a little overboard on the delicious European Breads and Cheeses that are available in Sweden. After all, while job-hunting and taking Swedish language classes (SFI), I had a lot of free time to explore the city and sample the food and desserts. And there are so many desserts here in Sweden. From pastries to chocolate covered nuts, it's nice to have such a broad selection when you're looking for a treat. 

Here are my top 5 Swedish treats. Some of them are even available at a Swedish 7Eleven! 

Chokladbiskvi

This treat is a similar to a cookie but filled with chocolate mousse. When you bite into it, you get the soft, almond bottom and the chocolate mousse. It's quite delicious.

Hallongrotta

A crumbly, short bread cookie with Raspberry jam (this we can get back home in some pre-made cookie boxes and I always loved the jam part). These can also be made Vegan using milk-free butter.

Cafe Husaren in Haga has some great fika treats!

Kanelmandel

Chocolate covered almonds with cinnamon. These are so delicious but can get pricey because it's almonds. We have also tried a version of chocolate covered almonds with cardamom instead of cinnamon. Kanelmandel (or the other versions) make great gifts to take abroad when visiting friends or family. 

Snickerskaka 

Snickerskaka or "Carpentry cakes" in English are Vegan and pretty delish. I only started to enjoy these once I was Dairy and Egg free. I was always on the lookout for Vegan treats. This treat can be found at a few different cafes around town and each have their own version.

Weinerbröd 

Weinerbröd is what everyone outside Scandinavia refers to as a 'Danish'. I first tried a Weinerbröd in Sweden during my Swedish lanugage class breaks. There was a factory bakery next to the school that sold bread and pastries fresh and cheap. I love the flavor and the flaky crust. 

You may have noticed that I didn't mention the Swedish Cinnamon bun. I do enjoy a Kanelbulle or Swedish Cinnamon Bun, once in awhile (the ones at 7Eleven are Vegan), but it's not my favorite. I actually prefer the American Gooey Cinnamon buns and miss those so much. We have made a Vegan version a couple of times.

If you're in Sweden and have yet to try the treats I've mentioned at a cafe or bakery near you, add it to your "snacks to try" list. Who knows, you just might find a new favorite! Each of them make a great addition to Fika (or a coffee break) too. 

Don't forget your snacks.