Here in London, while many are preparing for Valentine’s day on the 14th, Swedes are getting prepared for Fettisdagen! Falling on the 13th, it could be said that the sweet cream cakes of ‘Fat Tuesday’ are Sweden’s one true love! This sounds like a match made in heaven, so we’ve scouted for the perfect recipes and ideas to tie the two days together.
The Semlor bun is the symbol of Fettisdagen, and we’ve found loved-up recipes perfect for treating your valentine this year!
Can’t bake, won’t bake? No problem!
Try these bakeries in London to satisfy you and your loved ones’ sweet tooth with a semla or two:
We hope you enjoy the sweetness of Fettisdagen with your loved ones for Valentine’s day! Check out our board on Pinterest for more inspiration.