🎄 Finnish Christmas Foods 🇫🇮
In Finland, Christmas Eve (24th of December) is the heart of the celebration. Families gather for festive meals, enjoy traditional dishes, and exchange gifts in a warm holiday atmosphere. What's your favourite dish?
🍚Rice Porridge (Riisipuuro) with Almond
A creamy and comforting porridge topped with cinnamon and sugar. One almond is hidden inside — whoever finds it is said to have good luck for the next year!- Preparation- Riisipuuro-milk-sugar
🍖Christmas Ham (Joulukinkku)
The star of the Finnish Christmas table. Often served with peas, plums, and classic mustard. Also turkey or lamb for non ham eaters. A warm and festive combination enjoyed in almost every Finnish household.Preparation- cooked in low heat for 7-8 hrs
🐟Traditional Christmas Fish / Boiled Finnish Potatoes
Finnish Christmas tables often include a variety of fish such as gravlax (graavilohi), smoked salmon (savulohi), and different types of herring (silli). These are served with sauces, bread, or boiled potatoes.
🧀Cheese Selection
A festive cheese assortment often features blue cheese (sinihomejuusto) such as Aura and the stronger Aura Mustaleima along with other soft and hard cheeses enjoyed with crackers, gingerbread cookies, or fruit.
🍷Glögi
Traditional Finnish mulled drink served warm. Usually enjoyed with raisins (rusinat) and almonds (mantelit) added on top for extra flavor.
🥧Christmas Pastries (Joulutortut)
Star-shaped puff pastries filled with delicious plum jam. A must-have treat during the festive season.
🍞Christmas Breads
Traditional Finnish Christmas breads include joululimppu, a sweet and spiced malt loaf, and classic rye bread (ruisleipä), often served with butter, cheese, or alongside the main dishes.
🥕Christmas Casseroles (Laatikot)
Includes carrot casserole (porkkanalaatikko), rutabaga casserole (lanttulaatikko), and potato casserole (perunalaatikko). Maksalatikko(meatlovers)Soft, warm, and traditional.
🥄Rosolli Salad
A colorful beetroot salad often served with a creamy dressing. A refreshing addition to the Christmas spread.
🧈Gingerbread Cookies (Piparkakut)
Crisp and warmly spiced cookies enjoyed with coffee or dipped in blue cheese for a surprising and delicious twist.