Our Top 10 Most Popular Recipes of 2023

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What better way to start the new year than with a countdown of our most popular recipes in 2023? Of course, these weren’t all posted in 2023, but they were the most viewed on the blog. It’s no surprise that most of them are the more well-known baked goods and dishes from Scandinavia, because naturally, those will also be the most-Googled recipes. This list is also pretty similar to the list we compiled last year, which you can see in this blog post. The main difference is 2 Swedish recipes sneaking their way into the top 3 this year, and smørrebrød appearing on the list for the first time! So, without further ado, here’s the full list from most viewed all the way to number 10…

Danish Pastry Dough (Wienerbrødsdej)

This recipe for Danish pastry dough makes the most buttery, flakey, and delicious pastries! Use this to make plain pastries like croissants, or check out some of our other recipes to make filled pastries like spandauer and tebirkes.

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Hallongrottor (Swedish Thumbprint Cookies)

The tartness of the jam in these "raspberry caves" creates the perfect balance with the sweetness of the cookie. They also have an amazingly soft and crumbly texture from the addition of cornstarch!

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Kardemummabullar (Swedish Cardamom Buns)

These sweet twisted buns have an amazingly soft and fluffy texture, and are spiced with cardamom. Enjoy them with a strong cup of coffee or tea as a part of a Swedish fika, or afternoon coffee break!

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Kanelsnegle (Danish Cinnamon Buns)

Kanelsnegle, also called onsdagssnegle or "Wednesday snails," are a staple in Denmark. This recipe lets you bake them to your own preference, whether you like them American-style (aka super gooey) or crispy.

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Tebirkes (Danish Pastry with Poppy Seeds)

This is one of our favorite Danish pastries! Two layers of flaky, buttery, laminated dough with a layer of sweet, delicious marzipan filling in between and poppy seeds on top – what could be better?

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Smørrebrød (Danish Open-faced Sandwiches)

The Danish open-faced sandwich consists of a base of rugbrød (rye bread), a main component (usually meat or fish), and garnishes to create the perfect balanced bite! Our recipe includes a list of ingredients to create 9 different versions of smørrebrød.

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Spandauer (Danish Pastry with Custard or Jam)

These flaky and buttery pastries are one of the most beloved pastries in Denmark. Made with laminated yeasted dough, they are certainly a commitment to make, but the result makes it all worth it!

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Pandekager (Danish Pancakes)

These Danish pancakes are similar to crepes but are thinner and crispier. They are delicious topped with sugar and a squeeze of lemon, or your favorite jam!

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Franske Hotdogs (“French” Hot Dogs)

These hot dogs are served in a homemade bun with any topping you like – and they are absolutely delicious!

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Kagecreme (Danish Pastry Cream)

This recipe produces a delicious, silky-smooth vanilla cream that you can use to fill eclairs, cakes, tarts, and various other desserts, such as our very own vandbakkelser or fastelavnsboller!

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Thanks for Reading!

We hope you enjoyed this little recap of last year’s most popular recipes on our blog. If you’ve made any of them, please make sure to go in and give the recipe a rating and a review – we would love to hear any feedback that you have for us! And if there’s anything in particular that you’d like to see in 2024, maybe a specific recipe or a more general idea (like “more cakes please”), definitely let us know by sending us a DM on social media or leaving a comment here.