List of Swedish desserts

Sweden also shares many dishes and influences with surrounding Scandinavian countries, such as Norway, Finland, and Denmark.

Swedish desserts typically feature pastries rolled in different spices, such as cardamom, cinnamon, or ginger, and stuffed with a variety of fillings, such as fruit jams, whipped cream, or chocolate.

[2] Fruits featured in recipes include blackcurrant, apples--specifically of the åkerö variety,[3] cherries, lingonberries, raspberries, gooseberries, and pears.

Fika is a custom involving enjoying coffee, small pastries, and quiet time to recover from everyday stress.

This has led to continual development in cookie recipes, especially after World War II when rations were lifted.