Gotland Saffron Pancake (Saffranspannkaka)

Nov 3, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Gotland Saffron Pancake (Saffranspannkaka)

Cooked milk rice is mixed with saffron, eggs, cream and chopped almonds and baked into a golden, creamy cake. It is served with softly whipped cream and a tart jam. Makes 8 servings in about 55 minutes.

Prep 20 min

Cook 35 min

Total 55 min

Servings 8

Diet Gluten free

Ingredients

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4 oz (120 g)short-grain rice
3 cups (700 ml)whole milk
1 pinchsalt
¾ tsp (0.5 g)saffron threads, crushed and steeped in 2 tablespoons warm milk
3 (150 g)eggs
⅔ cup (150 ml)heavy cream, for the batter
2 ½ tbsp (30 g)granulated sugar
½ cup (60 g)blanched almonds, finely chopped
½ tsp (3 ml)vanilla extract
½ tbsp (10 g)butter, for greasing
⅔ cup (150 ml)heavy cream, for whipping, for the to serve
1 ½ tbsp (10 g)powdered sugar
⅓ cup (120 g)dewberry or blackberry jam

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Instructions

Simmer the rice, milk and salt over low heat, stirring often, for 30 to 35 minutes until thick and creamy. You should have about 4 cups (1 liter). Cool 15 minutes.
Heat the oven to 350 F (175 C) and butter a 9-inch (23 cm) ovenproof dish.
Beat the eggs, cream, sugar, vanilla and the steeped saffron milk together, then stir in the rice and almonds.
Pour the batter into the dish and bake 30 to 35 minutes until set, lightly golden, and 160 F (71 C) in the center.
Cool slightly. Whip the serving cream with the powdered sugar to soft peaks.
Serve warm or cool in squares or wedges with a spoonful of cream and jam.

Tips

Steeping the saffron in milk spreads the color evenly.
The rice should be thick; if too loose, the pancake does not set.
Blackberry or raspberry jam are good if dewberry jam is hard to find.
Bake until the center reaches 160 F (71 C) because it contains eggs and cream; refrigerate leftovers.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make gotland saffron pancake (saffranspannkaka)?

Plan on 20 minutes of prep and 35 minutes of cooking. The recipe makes 8 servings.

How should I store gotland saffron pancake (saffranspannkaka)?

Cover and refrigerate up to 3 days; serve cold or reheat gently.

Can I make gotland saffron pancake (saffranspannkaka) ahead?

It is at its best the day it is made; prepare it a few hours before serving.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 0.5 tsp vanilla extract (3 ml). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

Saffranspannkaka is a baked rice pancake from Gotland, Sweden, served with whipped cream and dewberry jam. Serve it with coffee.

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Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 8 servings this recipe makes.

367 Calories / serving

22.0g Fat

34.4g Carbs

8.8g Protein

18.4g Sugar

Whole recipe (8 servings): ~2936 cal · 176g fat · 275g carbs · 70g protein · 147g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

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