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Sweet Traditions of Finnish Winter and Spring

Aleksi

In Finland, winter and early spring are long and cold, but they are made warmer by traditional sweets. Two of the most loved treats are laskiaispulla and Runeberg’s torte. These pastries are closely connected to Finnish culture and seasonal traditions. Even though these pastries are connected to certain days, we tend to eat them trough the season in Cafes and as a take-away.

Laskiaispulla is eaten in late winter, especially around February. It is a soft, sweet bun filled with whipped cream and either almond paste or raspberry jam. Finns often eat it on Laskiainen, a day linked to old winter traditions and outdoor activities like sledding. After playing outside in the snow, enjoying a laskiaispulla with hot coffee or cocoa feels especially comforting. Outside from the original style, this pulla comes with different variations.

Runeberg’s torte is a small cake eaten in January and early February. It is named after Johan Ludvig Runeberg, Finland’s national poet. The cake is flavored with almonds and rum or rum essence, and it has raspberry jam and white icing on top. Runeberg’s tortes are especially popular on February 5th, Runeberg Day, but many people enjoy them throughout the winter. This is one of my favorites in the world!

Personally I can't keep my hands out of these two! Have you ever eaten these? 

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