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Swedish Saffranspannkaka with Almonds and Raisins

Name: Swedish Saffranspannkaka with Almonds and Raisins
Prep time: 27 min
Cook time: 80 min
Total time: 107 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: 1 cup short-grain rice; 4 cups whole milk; 1 pinch saffron threads; 3 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 3 large eggs; 1/2 cup blanched almonds, chopped; 1/3 cup raisins; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted; Powdered sugar for dusting; Whipped cream; Lingonberry jam

This delectable saffron pancake is a traditional Swedish dessert from the island of Gotland, combining rich flavors of saffron, almonds, and raisins in a creamy rice base.

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·By Ethan Brooks·October 11, 2025

Swedish Saffranspannkaka with Almonds and Raisins — Dessert served and photographed from above

Prep

27 min

Cook

1 h 20 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Saffranspannkaka

For the Garnish

For Serving

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 351 kcal
Protein: 10.63 g
Carbs: 42.38 g
Fat: 17.75 g
Fiber: 2.38 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2806 kcal
Protein: 85 g
Carbs: 339 g
Fat: 142 g
Fiber: 19 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
1 cup short-grain rice	716	13	158	1	3
4 cups whole milk	600	30	48	32	0
1 pinch saffron threads	1	0	0	0	0
3 tablespoons butter	306	0	0	35	0
2 tablespoons granulated sugar	96	0	26	0	0
3 large eggs	216	18	1	15	0
1/2 cup blanched almonds, chopped	413	15	15	36	9
1/3 cup raisins	130	1	34	0	2
1/4 teaspoon salt	0	0	0	0	0
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted	206	8	8	18	4
Powdered sugar for dusting	20	0	5	0	0
Whipped cream	52	0	1	5	0
Lingonberry jam	50	0	13	0	1

These values are estimates and not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Rice Base

1
Rinse the Rice
Rinse the rice under cold water and drain well.
2
Simmer the Milk
In a medium saucepan, bring milk to a simmer over medium heat.
3
Cook the Rice
Add rice and saffron threads, and cook until rice absorbs the milk, stirring occasionally, about 30–35 minutes.

Mixing the Pancake Batter

1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
Combine Rice, Butter & Sugar
In a large bowl, combine cooked rice, butter, and sugar. Mix well.
3
Add Eggs, Almonds, Raisins & Salt
Stir in eggs, chopped almonds, raisins, and salt until fully incorporated.
Tip: ⚠ Important: Do not overcook the rice in the milk; it should be tender but not mushy. 💡 Pro Tip: Let the rice cool slightly before adding eggs to prevent curdling.

How to Make Swedish Saffranspannkaka with Almonds and Raisins

Total time: 1 h 47 min · Yields 8 servings

1
Baking the Pancake
Grease a 9-inch round baking dish and pour the rice mixture into it.
2
Bake
Place the dish in the oven and bake for 40–45 minutes until set and golden on top.
3
Cooling
Allow the pancake to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.