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Estonia Cuisine

Europe · Northern Europe

50 recipes

Signature Estonia Dishes

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Blood Sausage and Apple Bake

A comforting and flavorful bake combining the savory depth of blood sausage with the sweet tartness of baked apples, often enhanced with warming spices. This dish is a delightful contrast of textures and flavors, perfect as a main course or a substantial side.

Estonia·Medium·1 hour 30 minutes (including rising time)

Eesti Kringel

Eesti Kringel is a sweet, enriched yeast bread, often braided and flavored with cardamom and cinnamon, then glazed or topped with almonds. It's a festive bread enjoyed during holidays and special occasions.

Estonia·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes

Estonian Apple Strudel

A delightful pastry filled with tender, spiced apples, often made with a buttery puff pastry or a thin, flaky dough. It's a popular dessert, especially during apple season, and is delicious served warm with vanilla sauce or ice cream.

Estonia·Medium·1 hour 25 minutes

Estonian Chanterelle and Potato Gratin

A comforting and rich gratin featuring thinly sliced potatoes layered with sautéed chanterelle mushrooms, all baked in a creamy sauce infused with garlic and herbs. This dish highlights Estonia's love for forest mushrooms and hearty root vegetables.

Estonia·Medium·45 minutes

Estonian Curd Cheese Dumplings with Berries

Soft and tender dumplings made from creamy curd cheese, served with a vibrant berry kissel (a fruit soup thickened with starch). This is a delightful and traditional Estonian dessert.

Estonia·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes

Estonian Forest Mushroom Pie

A savory pie featuring the earthy flavors of Estonian forest mushrooms, encased in a flaky pastry. This dish celebrates the country's rich mushroom-picking traditions, often incorporating a creamy filling with onions and herbs.

Estonia·Easy·2 hours 30 minutes

Estonian Kohuke

Kohuke is a popular Estonian sweet snack made from fresh curd cheese (kohupiim) formed into bars or balls and coated in chocolate. It's a simple yet delicious treat, often enjoyed for breakfast or as a dessert.

Estonia·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes

Estonian Layered Curd Cheese Cake

This layered curd cheese cake, known as 'kihiline kohupiimakook', is a popular dessert in Estonia. It features layers of a cake-like base and a creamy, slightly sweet curd cheese filling. It's often made with a store-bought cake mix for simplicity, but this version uses a scratch base for a more authentic experience.

Estonia·Easy·1 hour

Estonian Rye Bread Pudding

A comforting and rustic dessert made from stale rye bread, sweetened with sugar or molasses, and often enriched with raisins. It's a traditional way to use up leftover bread, resulting in a moist and flavorful pudding.

Estonia·Easy·1 hour

Estonian Savory Rye Bread Pudding

A comforting and flavorful savory bread pudding made with traditional Estonian rye bread, enriched with cheese and herbs. This dish is a wonderful way to use up stale bread and can be served as a side dish or a light main course.

Estonia·Medium·55 minutes

Estonian Savory Rye Flour Pancakes

These savory rye flour pancakes, known as 'soolased rukkipannkoogid', are a hearty and flavorful Estonian staple. They are typically thicker than crepes and have a distinct nutty flavor from the rye flour. This recipe features a savory filling, making them suitable for a light meal or appetizer.

Estonia·Medium·4 hours 30 minutes

Estonian Sült

Sült is a traditional Estonian dish of savory meat jelly, often made from pork trotters, hocks, and other gelatinous cuts of pork, simmered for hours until tender. It's a classic appetizer or main course, especially popular during holidays.

Estonia·Medium·2 hours 50 minutes

Hapukapsa Supp

A hearty and comforting soup made with sauerkraut, tender pork, and chewy barley. This dish is a staple in Estonian cuisine, especially during colder months, reflecting the country's use of preserved ingredients and pork.

Estonia·Medium·3 hours 30 minutes

Juniper Smoked Pork Belly with Sauerkraut

A hearty and flavorful dish featuring tender, juniper-smoked pork belly braised with tangy sauerkraut, creating a complex balance of smoky, savory, and sour notes. This recipe highlights traditional Estonian ingredients and slow-cooking methods.

Estonia·Easy·30 minutes

Kama and Berry Mousse with Rye Crumble

A light and refreshing mousse made from kama, a traditional Estonian flour mixture, combined with creamy quark and sweetened with honey. Topped with a crunchy rye crumble and fresh berries, this dessert offers a unique nutty flavor profile with a hint of tartness.

Estonia·Easy·20 minutes (plus chilling time)

Kama Mousse

Kama is a traditional Estonian flour mixture made from roasted grains (barley, rye, oat, and peas). Kama mousse is a light and airy dessert that highlights the unique nutty and slightly sweet flavor of kama, often served with berries or jam.

Estonia·Easy·20 minutes

Kama Mousse with Cloudberries

A light and airy mousse made from kama flour, a traditional Estonian roasted grain mixture, sweetened and topped with tart cloudberries. This dessert offers a unique nutty flavor from the kama, balanced by the sweet cream and the distinct tang of cloudberries.

Estonia·Easy·35 minutes

Kartulipannkoogid

Kartulipannkoogid are thin, crispy Estonian potato pancakes made from grated potatoes, egg, and flour. They are typically served with sour cream, lingonberry jam, or smoked fish.

Estonia·Medium·1 hour 15 minutes

Kildudega Salat

A vibrant and flavorful salad featuring diced pickled herring, potatoes, beets, pickles, and onions, dressed in a creamy mayonnaise and sour cream mixture. This dish is a popular staple at Estonian celebrations and gatherings.

Estonia·Easy·25 minutes

Kilu-taat

A simple yet flavorful Estonian dish featuring pan-fried sprats, a small oily fish native to the Baltic Sea, served with quick-pickled red onions. This dish highlights Estonia's strong connection to its coastal resources and traditional preservation methods.

Estonia·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes

Kohupiima Pirukas

A delightful and versatile tart featuring a creamy, slightly sweet filling made from kohupiim (Estonian quark or farmer's cheese), often enhanced with vanilla and lemon zest, encased in a buttery shortcrust pastry. It can be served as a dessert or a sweet treat.

Estonia·Easy·15 minutes

Kohupiimakreem

A light and creamy dessert made from Estonian quark (kohupiim), whipped cream, and a touch of sweetness, often served with fresh berries. This dessert showcases Estonia's rich dairy tradition.

Estonia·Very Easy·10 minutes

Kohupiimakreem Mustikatega

A simple yet delightful dessert made from smooth Estonian quark (kohupiim), sweetened and combined with fresh or frozen blueberries. It's a light and refreshing treat, often enjoyed as a quick dessert or snack.

Estonia·Easy·35 minutes

Kohupiimapontšikud

These delightful little fritters, made with quark (kohupiim), are a beloved Estonian comfort food. They are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and best served warm, dusted with powdered sugar.

Estonia·Medium·1 hour 50 minutes

Kõrnetud herned

Kõrnetud herned is a traditional Estonian dish of dried peas cooked with barley and often flavored with bacon or pork. It's a hearty and rustic meal, commonly enjoyed during colder months.

Estonia·Medium·4 hours (including rising time)

Kringel

Kringel is a traditional Estonian sweet yeast bread, often braided and shaped into a wreath or pretzel. It's typically flavored with cardamom and sometimes saffron, and can be filled with cinnamon and sugar, or nuts.

Estonia·Easy·45 minutes

Leivasupp

Leivasupp is a traditional Estonian sweet soup made from soaked and mashed rye bread, often enhanced with raisins, fruit juice, cinnamon, and sugar. It can be served warm or chilled and is typically enjoyed as a dessert or a light snack.

Estonia·Easy·25 minutes (plus chilling time)

Mannavaht

Mannavaht is a light and airy Estonian dessert made from semolina and fruit juice, often berries. It's whipped to a frothy consistency, creating a delicate mousse that is typically served chilled with milk.

Estonia·Easy·35 minutes

Marinated Pumpkin Salad

A sweet and tangy marinated pumpkin salad, perfect for preserving the autumn harvest. This versatile dish can be enjoyed as a side, appetizer, or even a light dessert.

Estonia·Medium·10 hours (including chilling)

Meekook

A beloved Estonian layered cake consisting of thin, honey-infused cake layers sandwiched with a simple sweetened sour cream filling. It's a popular choice for birthdays and celebrations.

Estonia·Medium·3 hours 30 minutes

Mulgikapsad

A hearty and traditional Estonian stew made with sauerkraut, pork, and pearl barley, often slow-cooked to tender perfection. This dish is a staple in Estonian homes, known for its comforting and robust flavors.

Estonia·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes

Pirukad lihaga

Pirukad are small, savory pastries filled with seasoned meat. They are a popular snack and appetizer in Estonia, often made with a simple, buttery dough and a flavorful ground meat filling.

Estonia·Medium·35 minutes

Praetud ahven koorekastmes

A classic Estonian dish featuring pan-fried perch fillets served in a rich, creamy dill sauce. This recipe highlights the fresh flavors of the Baltic Sea.

Estonia·Easy·25 minutes

Quark and Semolina Mousse Dessert

A light and airy dessert featuring smooth Estonian quark (kohupiim) blended with a sweet semolina cream (mannavaht), often served with a berry compote or fresh berries.

Estonia·Medium·1 hour 30 minutes (plus chilling time)

Rosolje

Rosolje is a colorful and festive Estonian salad, similar to a Swedish herring salad (sillsallad). It features layers of cooked beetroot, potatoes, pickles, and often herring, bound together with a creamy mayonnaise-based dressing. It's a popular dish for holidays and celebrations.

Estonia·Medium·1 hour

Rosolje

Rosolje is a vibrant and flavorful layered salad featuring pickled herring, boiled vegetables, and a creamy dressing. It's a festive dish often served during holidays and special occasions.

Estonia·Easy·30 minutes

Ruiskatut

These crisp, slightly savory rye cookies are a traditional Estonian treat, perfect for enjoying with coffee or as a base for canapés. Their unique flavor comes from the combination of rye and all-purpose flour.

Estonia·Easy·35 minutes

Rye Flatbreads with Cheese and Caraway Seeds

These savory rye flatbreads, known as 'rukkipätsikesed', are a delightful Estonian snack or appetizer. They are simple to make, featuring the distinct flavor of rye flour complemented by the richness of cheese and the aromatic touch of caraway seeds. Perfect for serving with a dollop of sour cream or as a base for open-faced sandwiches.

Estonia·Medium·1 hour 30 minutes

Seto Sibulapiirak

A hearty and flavorful savory pie from the Seto region of Estonia, featuring a tender potato-based crust filled with sweet, caramelized onions and a creamy egg-sour cream mixture.

Estonia·Medium·1 hour 10 minutes

Smoked Baltic Herring Pie with Rye Crust

A savory pie featuring flaky smoked Baltic herring and onions nestled in a flavorful rye flour crust, bound together with a creamy egg and cream mixture. This dish highlights the importance of herring in Estonian cuisine and the use of rye, a staple grain.

Estonia·Medium·55 minutes

Smoked Fish and Sauerkraut Salad

A hearty and flavorful salad combining the richness of smoked fish with the tangy notes of sauerkraut, balanced with potatoes and fresh herbs. This dish is a celebration of Estonian flavors, perfect as a main course or a substantial side.

Estonia·Easy·45 minutes

Suitsukala Kartulisalat

A hearty and flavorful potato salad featuring smoked fish, typically herring or mackerel, combined with fresh vegetables and a creamy dill dressing. It's a popular dish for gatherings and celebrations.

Estonia·Easy·20 minutes

Suitsukala Leib

A hearty and flavorful Estonian rye bread spread generously with smoked fish, often herring or sprats, mixed with cream cheese or sour cream and fresh herbs. It's a popular appetizer or light meal, showcasing Estonia's coastal bounty.

Estonia·Medium·60 minutes

Suitsukala- ja hapukapsavormiroog

A hearty and flavorful casserole combining flaky smoked fish with tangy sauerkraut, potatoes, and a creamy binder. A comforting dish perfect for cooler weather.

Estonia·Medium·1 hour

Vastlakuklid

Vastlakuklid are soft, sweet buns traditionally enjoyed during Shrove Tuesday (Vastlapäev) in Estonia. They are typically filled with whipped cream and sometimes jam or almond paste, then dusted with powdered sugar.

Estonia·Medium·35 minutes

Verikäkk

Verikäkk are thin, crispy pancakes made from blood, flour, and eggs, a traditional dish with a unique flavor profile. They are often served with lingonberry jam or crushed lingonberries for a sweet and tart contrast.

Estonia·Hard·2 hours 45 minutes

Verivorst

Verivorst is a traditional Estonian blood sausage, a hearty dish typically enjoyed during the winter months, especially around Christmas. It's made from a mixture of pork blood, barley, pork fat, and spices, encased in pig intestines.

Estonia·Hard·4 hours

Verivorst ja Mulgikapsad

Verivorst (blood sausage) and Mulgikapsad (sauerkraut with pork and barley) are considered Estonia's national dishes, often enjoyed during festive occasions, especially Christmas. Verivorst is a savory sausage made from pork blood, barley, and spices, while Mulgikapsad is a hearty stew of sauerkraut, pork, and pearl barley.

Estonia·Medium·35 minutes

Verivorst Koogid

Verivorst Koogid are a creative way to use leftover blood sausage, transforming it into savory, pan-fried cakes. These cakes are typically made by mixing crumbled blood sausage with ingredients like potato, onion, and flour, then forming them into patties and frying until golden brown. They are often served as a hearty appetizer or a light meal, sometimes accompanied by a dollop of sour cream or a side of lingonberry jam.

Estonia·Medium·1 hour 15 minutes

Kasesalati Pirukas

Kasesalati Pirukas is a unique savory pie that incorporates birch sap, a traditional ingredient in Estonian cuisine, into a filling often made with root vegetables and sometimes a touch of smoked meat or fish. The pie features a rustic, savory crust, and the birch sap lends a subtle, slightly sweet, and earthy flavor to the filling, making it a distinctive taste of Estonian spring.

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