During my weekend with Tor, knowing me fancied at this little pastry that is the vastlakukle, he was kind enough to give me this little recipe.
Nice Nilsa, another thing with an unpronounceable name!
What is Vastlakukkel?
Vastlakukkel, also called Semla in Sweden, is a small brioche filled with almond paste and topped with whipped cream.
A symphony of flavors and textures that blend harmoniously to satisfy the palate, a soft whipped cream combined with the charm of almonds.
Yes yes, I worship this little wonder!
Traditionally they are served at Fastelavn, the Monday before Lent, just before Shrove Tuesday.
Vastlakukkle
Ingredients
For the dough
- 950 g all-purpose flour (more or less)
- 2.5 tablespoons of dried baker’s yeast
- 40 cl of milk
- 80 g butter, soft
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 60g granulated sugar
- 3 eggs
- 2 tablespoons cardamom (freshly ground)
- 2 egg yolks (to glaze)
For the whipped cream
- 800 ml whipping cream
- 100 g icing sugar
For the marzipan
- 1 egg white
- 190 g ground almonds
- 100 g icing sugar
- 70 g caster sugar
- 1 teaspoon of bitter almond extract
- ½ teaspoon cardamom (freshly ground)
To conclude this article I had a video of a floor fight but we will say Tor is a shy person ( well in fact he’s too ashamed of the beating I gave him!!! 😛 )
Take care of yourself and your loved one and see you soon!
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