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saffron pancake

Traditional dish from Sweden

Must Try Vegetarian

About saffron pancake

pudding dessert from the island of Gotland, Sweden

Saffranspannkaka or gotlandspannkaka (English: saffron pancake or Gotland pancake, Gutnish: saffranspannkake or saffranspannkakå) is a dessert from the island of Gotland, Sweden, and is considered one of their provincial dishes. It is made of rice pudding, cream, milk, sugar, egg, chopped almonds, and saffron mixed together and baked. The cake can be eaten tepid or cold and is traditionally served with dewberry jam and whipped cream.

Components

  • sugar
  • cow's milk
  • chicken egg
  • cream
  • saffron
  • almond
  • porridge rice

Dietary Information

✓ Vegetarian friendly
✓ Must-try when visiting Sweden
Traditional Sweden cuisine

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