Finnish Cuisine
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Mämmi

Mämmi is a traditional Finnish Easter dessert made from rye flour, malted rye, and molasses, resulting in a dark, sweet pudding with a distinctively rich, malty flavor. It is typically served chilled with cream or milk and sugar, holding a special place in Finnish holiday customs.

7 ingredients
maltysweetearthyrichslightly bitter
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Last updated 4/1/2026

Mämmi dates back several centuries in Finnish culture, originally prepared as a nourishing springtime dish during Lent and Easter, reflecting the resourcefulness of Finnish rural communities using local grains.

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