Fill your home with a little sweetness and comforting spice. These Scandinavian sweet treats will bring you comfort and help you shake off the winter chill. Drawing inspiration from all corners of the region, Food Editor Georgina Esdaile serves up cakes, biscuits and buns, just made for fika.

Norwegian meringue cream cake (AKA Scandi pavlova cake)

This Scandi pavlova cake is the perfect balance of rich and light.

Choklad kardemummabullar (Swedish chocolate and cardamom buns)

Begin this recipe at least 3 hours ahead. These buns are best served warm.

This deliciously easy Danish lemon cake is set to become your new family favourite

This beat-and-bake cake might be your new favourite.

Hindbærsnitter (Danish raspberry slice bars)

This Danish treat is perfect with an afternoon coffee.

Drømmekage (Danish dream cake)

“This recipe, written by a Danish woman, won a cake contest during the 1960s. It was so well received that it became one of Denmark’s most loved cakes.”

Finnish blueberry pies

These pies are traditionally made in the summer months. You will need eight 8cm fluted loose-based tart pans.

Fedtebrød (Danish coconut shortbread biscuits)

“There seems to be two different camps on whether the icing is made with rum or lemon juice. We’ve chosen rum here, but substitute for lemon juice if desired.”