This is a list of notable Finnish sweets and desserts. The cuisine of Finland refers to food preparation originating from Finland or having played a great historic part in Finnish cuisine. Finland also shares many dishes and influences with surrounding Scandinavian countries, such as Norway, Sweden, and Denmark, as well as Russia.
Characteristics Finnish desserts are mainly influenced by berries and fruits that can be grown in colder climates, such as bilberries, lingonberries, cloudberries, and strawberries. Wholemeal flour such as rye and potato flour are also common. It is also influenced by Russian dishes and Eastern European culture, specifically Fennoscandian and Western Russian influences. Desserts tend to be rather plain and simple, yet hearty, and frequently served with cream, berries, and nuts.
Finnish desserts
Name Image Description Pulla Sweet, cardamom-flavored bread eaten with coffee or as dessert Korvapuustit Pulla rolled in cinnamon and sugar Kiisseli Water, sugar, berry juice and berries (nowadays often canned or frozen) thickened with potato starch flour, served with milk/cream and sugar. Runeberg torte Tort flavored with rum and almonds, then filled with raspberry jam Uunijuusto Baked milk dish eaten with berries Vispipuuro Sweet pink dessert porridge with lingonberries or other berries, served with milk and sugar Salmiakki Salty liquorice candy Terva Leijona Candy flavored with wood tar Mustikkapiirakka Blueberry-flavored dessert made with sour cream custard and rye flour Mämmi Made of rye flour, malted rye, salt, water and orange zest. Served with vanilla sauce Joulutorttu Ring-shaped pastry filled with ricotta and prunes Rönttönen Open-faced rye or barley pie with sweetened mashed potato and lingonberry filling Sultsina Pastry with a thick, flatbread-like texture, typically filled with rice pudding or porridge Piparkakku Gingerbread flavored with cinnamon, ginger, cloves and cardamom Tippaleipä Fried dough topped with powdered sugar, typically served during May Day Laskiaispulla Sweet roll filled with raspberry jam, whipped cream, and topped with powdered sugar Leipäjuusto A soft cheese often served with cloudberry jam () and or coffee Voisilmäpulla Butter bun with filling made from butter, cardamom, sugar and vanilla Munkki Finnish doughnut flavored with cardamom Köyhät ritarit Day-old French bread dipped in a cardamom-cinnamon spiced milk-egg mixture, then fried on either side and served with cream and berries Lörtsy Fried, moon-shaped pastry filled with jam, cream, or rice Mansikkakakku Traditional meringue strawberry cake prepared with mixed strawberries, sugar, egg whites, heavy cream, vanilla and almonds. Typically served during midsummer Pasha Dessert made from quark, curd and cottage cheese flavored with raisins. Served during Easter and originating from Russia Ålandspannkaka Oven pancake traditionally made with semolina and flavoured with cardamom originating from the Swedish-speaking Åland Islands Mokkapalat Brownies or sponge cake topped with chocolate icing and sprinkles
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See also Finnish cuisine List of desserts
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