3 tips for a cozy Advent fika 2025

When the December darkness creeps in and the Christmas spirit begins to awaken, there are few things as cozy as a truly delightful Advent coffee break. Christmas markets, the scent of saffron, mulled wine, and the warmth from lit candles create a magical moment in the midst of the winter chill.

Whether you're inviting friends, family, or just want a cozy moment for yourself, there are plenty of simple tricks to make your Advent coffee break atmospheric. Here are three tips to maximize the coziness and four festive recipes that are sure to add flavor to this year's Advent.

1. Create a Christmas atmosphere with decorations

Christmas decorations are the easiest way to create a festive feeling. Set the table with a wintry tablecloth, a sprig of fir, or a few simple Christmas ornaments to make the table feel extra cozy. Don't forget the candles! Battery-operated candles let you keep them burning for a long time without worrying about putting them out – perfect for long, cozy coffee breaks.

2. Serve a festive drink

No Advent coffee break is complete without a good drink. Heat the mulled wine and have it ready in a mulled wine warmer so that guests can help themselves. Fruit punch glögg is perfect for those who want something non-alcoholic, and for the glögg skeptics, julmust works just as well. The most important thing is that the drink spreads warmth and Christmas spirit.

3. Bake your own Advent treats

The scent of freshly baked goods is half the charm of Advent coffee breaks. Of course, it's perfectly fine to buy ready-made treats as well, but serving something homemade makes the coffee break both more personal and a little extra luxurious. Feel free to try one of the recipes below and check out our delicious recipe for Christmas candy to find a new favorite.

Tips for Advent coffee breaks - 4 recipes you can't miss!

Classic Christmas treats like gingerbread cookies and saffron buns are always a hit, but why not go all out and try something new? Here we've gathered four truly delicious Christmas pastries, both with and without saffron. Perfect for this year's Advent coffee break, or whenever you're simply craving something that tastes like Christmas.

Moist saffron sponge cake

Saffron sponge cake is a must for Advent coffee! Perfect when you want to serve something simple, moist, and truly delicious.

Ingredients:

• 200 g butter

• ½ g saffron

• 3 dl granulated sugar

• 2 eggs

• 1 ½ dl milk

• 4 dl wheat flour

• 2 tsp baking powder

• Butter and breadcrumbs for the baking dish

• Icing sugar for decorating

Do this:

1. Set the oven to 175 degrees.

2. Grease and flour a cake tin with breadcrumbs.

3. Melt the butter in a saucepan and then remove the saucepan from the heat.

4. Mix saffron and 1 tbsp granulated sugar in a mortar and grind. Pour the mixture into the melted butter.

5. Whisk the remaining sugar and eggs until fluffy in a bowl. Fold in the melted butter, milk, flour, and baking powder into the bowl.

6. Pour the batter into the cake tin and bake in the lower part of the oven for 40-45 minutes.

7. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Festive cheesecake in a glass

Serving a dessert in a glass is absolutely perfect when you have many guests. This version of cheesecake is fresh, creamy, and quick to make. With just the right mix of soft cream cheese, tangy lingonberries, and crunchy gingerbread cookies, you'll get a taste of Christmas in every spoonful.

Ingredients:

• Approximately 20 gingerbread cookies

• 200 g cream cheese

• 2 dl whipping cream

• 1 tsp vanilla sugar

• 2 dl thawed frozen lingonberries

• 1.5 dl icing sugar

Do this:

1. Pour thawed lingonberries into a bowl and mix with ¾ dl powdered sugar.

2. Mix cream cheese, cream, vanilla sugar, and the remaining powdered sugar in another bowl. Whisk into a fluffy batter.

3. Crush gingerbread cookies into smaller pieces.

4. Take out 6-8 glasses and layer cream cheese mixture, crushed gingerbread cookies, and lingonberries.

Creamy saffron buns with almond paste

You have to try these creamy saffron buns with almond paste! A luxurious twist on classic saffron buns that are guaranteed to become a favorite at the coffee table. The recipe makes about 24 buns.

Ingredients:

Degree:

• 200 g butter

• 1 g saffron

• 5 dl milk

• 50 g yeast for sweet doughs

• 2 dl granulated sugar

• 1 tsp salt

• 13 dl wheat flour

Filling:

• 200 g almond paste

• 200 g room temperature butter

• 2 tsp vanilla sugar

• 1 egg for brushing

• Pearl sugar for topping

Do this:

1. Melt butter in a saucepan and pour in the milk. Heat the mixture to about 37 degrees or until lukewarm.

2. Grind saffron together with 1 tbsp granulated sugar.

3. Crumble the yeast into a bowl and pour over the milk mixture. Mix until the yeast has dissolved.

4. Add the crushed saffron, the remaining granulated sugar, and a little of the flour at a time. Mix everything in a stand mixer with dough hooks or knead into a smooth dough for about 15 minutes. The dough should be a little sticky but still release from the sides.

5. Cover the dough with a kitchen towel and let it rise for about 30 minutes.

6. While the dough is rising, grate the almond paste using a grater and mix together with vanilla sugar and butter in a bowl.

7. When the dough has finished rising, place it on a floured surface and knead it lightly. Divide into two equal parts and roll out the dough into sheets about 30x40 cm in size.

8. Spread the almond paste filling with a knife or spatula, then fold the dough in half.

9. Cut the dough into strips about 2 cm wide and twist them together into buns. Fasten the end underneath so they don't unravel and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Let rise again under a kitchen towel for about 30 minutes.

10. Set the oven to 250 degrees top and bottom heat.

11. Whisk eggs in a bowl and brush the buns, then sprinkle with pearl sugar.

12. Bake the buns in the middle of the oven for about 8 minutes or until they are nicely golden.

Gingerbread muffins with lingonberry frosting

These gingerbread muffins are like a soft gingerbread cake with a fluffy cream cheese frosting and tangy lingonberries. The perfect treat for Advent and Christmas! The recipe makes about 12 muffins.

Ingredients:

• 75 g butter

• 1 egg

• 1 dl granulated sugar

• 3 dl wheat flour

• 2 tsp baking powder

• 2 tsp ground cardamom

• 2 tsp ground cinnamon

• 1 tsp ground ginger

• ½ tsp ground cloves

• 1 ½ dl milk

• ½ dl dark syrup

• 2 dl icing sugar

• 1 lemon

• 2 dl cream cheese

• 1 dl lingonberries

Do this:

1. Set the oven to 200 degrees.

2. Melt 50 g of butter in a saucepan and let cool.

3. Mix flour, baking powder, and granulated sugar in a bowl and add all the spices.

4. Whisk melted butter, eggs, syrup, and milk into a batter. Stir the butter mixture into the flour until smooth.

5. Spread the batter on a muffin tray or in silicone muffin molds.

6. Bake in the lower part of the oven for about 15 minutes.

7. Meanwhile, whisk the remaining butter and powdered sugar until fluffy with an electric mixer.

8. Whisk in the cream cheese and gently fold in the lingonberries.

9. Pipe frost the cupcakes when they have cooled or spread on with a knife.

Do you want more tips for Christmas and Advent?

Check out our tips on how to create a cozy outdoor mulled wine gathering until Advent or read all our articles here!