Bianca Ackroyd

Desserts in Poland play a major role in holiday celebrations, especially Christmas and Easter. During these holidays, families gather to bless food and feast according to traditions linked to the predominant Catholic faith. Loved by over 40s A turbulent history that has included changing borders and war has led to more than 20 million Polish people leaving the country over the years to start fresh in other parts of the world.

Surviving Sweden’s dark winters can be a long slog, but it’s made that much easier with an array of tasty buns, cookies and cakes enjoyed as part of the daily fika tradition. Loved by over 40s People all around Sweden meet at cafés or friends’ houses twice a day at 10am and 3pm for a pot of coffee and a bun of sorts. On cold, rainy weekends, Swedes can spend a few hours a day making cinnamon buns to store in the freezer for when visitors come over.

Iceland is a volcanic Nordic country home to 330,000 people. The island’s history is shaped by Norwegian farmers who first settled in the late 9th century, and the remoteness of the island and scarcity of sunlight – particularly during the winter months – has led to an independent culture and way of life. Traditions have been passed down through generations, including recipes for delicious desserts. Here are the dishes you need to try.