Swedish semla is a much-loved February treat, traditionally eaten on and around Shrove Tuesday. This beautiful cream bun is also enjoyed across the Nordic and Baltic regions, including Finland (laskiaispulla), Norway (fastelavnsbolle), and Estonia (vastlakukkel).
The cardamom-spiced wheat bun is proved and baked, then left to cool before the top is cut off. In Sweden, the traditional method is to scoop out some of the soft interior, mix it with milk and almond paste, and use this to refill the bun. The filling is then topped with whipped cream, the cut-off top is placed back on as a jaunty lid, and the bun is finished with a dusting of powdered sugar.
In other Nordic countries, particularly Finland, the almond paste is often replaced with strawberry or raspberry jam.
In recent years, semla fillings have become increasingly creative, with new variations appearing each year. This year, Fazer bakery in Finland topped the traditional jam-and-cream version with kiwi-flavoured popping bubbles. We’ve used flavour pearls in our savoury dishes for some time and were intrigued to see how they might work in a sweet bun. We’ve tried them and love the result, but appreciate they may not be to everyone’s taste — so we offer options both with and without them.
This year, we are offering:
Finest Danish marzipan, made into a smooth paste and topped with vanilla whipped cream and a scattering of chocolate-coated, salted caramelised almonds.
With or without caramel popping bubbles.Homemade raspberry jam, topped with vanilla whipped cream.
With or without raspberry popping bubbles.Homemade blueberry jam, topped with vanilla whipped cream and fresh mint.
With or without peach popping bubbles.Prinsesstårta-inspired semla — homemade raspberry jam topped with vanilla custard whipped cream, finished with a lid of green Danish marzipan and a sugar rose.
A portion includes four buns of your choice — either four of the same type or a mixed selection. Please use the drop-down menu to choose.
Heating Instructions
Your bun will arrive already filled and ready for eating. No heating required, just tuck in.
7th March - semlor / laskiaispullat (box of 4)
Almond paste version: wheat flour, butter, egg. milk, sugar, salt, cardamom, yeast, cream, vanilla, marzipan (almonds (50%), sugar, water, glucose syrup, alcohol, preservatives E202. May contain traces of apricot kernels. Belgian Milk Chocolate (59%) (Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Whole Milk Powder, Cocoa Mass, Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin), Natural Vanilla Flavouring), Salted Caramel Almonds (40%) (Almonds, Sugar, Salt, Golden Syrup, Sunflower Oil, Vanilla Seasoning (Dextrose, Sugar, Natural Flavouring), Maltodextrin, Glucose Syrup, Sugar, Vegetable Oils (Coconut, Palm, Sunflower), Glazing Agents (Gum Arabic, Shellac), Milk Chocolate contains 34% Cocoa Solids minimum, 22% Milk Solids minimum,
Contains: gluten, egg, milk, nuts, soy
With caramel popping balls: Water 57.736%, High Fructose Corn Syrup 38.984%, Calcium Lactate (E327) 1.07%, Modified Starch 1.03%, Sodium Alginate (E401) 0.51%, Xanthan Gum (E415) 0.23%, Caramel Flavor 0.17%, Caramel (E150d) 0.12%, Improver (Locust Bean Gum (E410) 40%, Xanthan Gum (E415) 40%, CMC (E466) 20%) 0.1%, Potassium Sorbate (E202) (under 0.05%)
Contains: gluten, egg, milk, nuts, soy
Raspberry jam version: wheat flour, butter, egg. milk, sugar, salt, cardamom, yeast, cream, vanilla, raspberries, lemon juice
Contains: gluten, egg, milk
With raspberry popping balls: Water, Fructose, Raspberry Juice 14.3%, Thickeners (Acetylated Distarch Phosphate, Seaweed Extract, Xanthan Gum), Acidity Regulators (Calcium Lactate & Citric Acid), Colour: E163 (Anthocyanins), Raspberry Flavour, Vitamin C, Sweetener (Sucralose), Preservative (Potassium Sorbate). Attention: Contains Sweeteners.
Contains: gluten, egg, milk
Blueberry jam version: wheat flour, butter, egg. milk, sugar, salt, cardamom, yeast, cream, vanilla, blueberries, lemon juice, mint
Contains: gluten, egg, milk,
With peach popping balls:Water, Fructose, Peach Juice 14.5%, Thickeners (Acetylated Distarch Phosphate, Seaweed Extract, Xanthan Gum), Acidity Regulators (Calcium Lactate & Citric Acid), Peach Flavour, Colour: E160a (Beta carotene), Vitamin C, Sweetener (Sucralose), Preservative (Potassium Sorbate). Attention: Contains Sweeteners.
Contains: gluten, egg, milk
Prinsesstårta version: wheat flour, butter, egg. milk, sugar, salt, cardamom, yeast, cream, vanilla, marzipan (almonds (50%), sugar, water, glucose syrup, alcohol, preservatives E202. May contain traces of apricot kernels, raspberries, lemon juice, cornstarch
Contains: gluten, egg, milk, nuts
Via our home to home delivery service. All deliveries are on Saturday between 14.00-18.30. Please note a specific time cannot be guaranteed.
All food will be delivered chilled and will need to be reheated according to the instructions on this website beneath the product description.