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Lanttulaatikko
Lanttulaatikko: Finnish sweet baked swede casserole with syrup and nutmeg
Lanttulaatikko is one of the 'laatikot', the oven casseroles that crowd the Finnish Christmas table beside the ham: swede boiled and mashed with cream, breadcrumbs, dark syrup, egg and nutmeg, then baked slowly until the top is deep brown and the inside is sweet and soft. Families make it days ahead because it tastes better reheated. A common mistake is baking it too hot, which burns the top before the casserole sets. Chef's tip: bake at a low heat for a long time, and make a crisscross pattern on top with a spoon so the syrup caramelises in the ridges.
- Total time
- 120 min
- Difficulty
- easy
- Serves
- 8
Ingredients
For the casserole
- 2 ⅝ lb swedepeeled and cubed
- 1 ¾ oz dry breadcrumbs
- ¾ cup single cream
- 3 tbsp dark syrup or golden syrup
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ⅔ oz butter
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Method
0/5 doneStep 1: Boil 2 ⅝ lb swede for 25 minutes, until very soft. Drain and mash.
25 minStep 2: Soak 1 ¾ oz dry breadcrumbs in ¾ cup single cream for 10 minutes, then mix into the swede with 3 tbsp dark syrup or golden syrup, 1 egg, 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp ground nutmeg and ¼ tsp ground ginger.
Step 3: Heat the oven to 325°F (fan 275°F). Spoon into a buttered dish, smooth and mark a pattern with a spoon. Dot with ⅔ oz butter.
Step 4: Bake for 1¼ hours, until deep brown on top. Common mistake: a hot oven; it burns before setting.
75 minStep 5: Serve warm. Keeps 3 days in the fridge and reheats well.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 180 kcal
- Protein
- 4 g
- Carbs
- 26 g
- Fat
- 7 g
- Fibre
- 4 g
Nutrition values are estimates.
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Good to know
- How long does lanttulaatikko take?
- About 120 minutes in total: 20 minutes to prepare and 100 minutes to cook.
- How many people does it serve?
- 8 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
- Is it vegetarian?
- Yes. It has no meat or fish.
- Can I make it ahead?
- Yes. It keeps well, so you can cook it earlier in the day or the day before and reheat it.
- What can I use instead of dry breadcrumbs?
- Crushed crackers or cornflakes, same amount.
- What can I use instead of single cream?
- Half double cream, half milk.
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