Punsch-roll

The Punsch-roll, or "dammsugare" as it's known in Sweden, is a delightful little treat. Shaped like a small cylinder, it’s wrapped in green marzipan with its ends dipped in chocolate. Inside, you'll find a delectable mixture of crushed biscuits, butter, cocoa, and a splash of punsch liqueur for an extra kick. The name "dammsugare" means "vacuum cleaner" in Swedish, likely because the filling is made from leftover cookie crumbs, much like a vacuum cleaner picks up crumbs.

This pastry is also known by a couple of other names. It’s sometimes called "arraksrulle" because arrack is an ingredient in punsch. Another quirky name for it is "150-ohmer" a nod to the resistor’s color code that stands for a resistance value of 150Ω.

In Denmark, there's a similar treat called "Træstamme" meaning "tree trunk." Unlike the Swedish version, it’s not green and usually doesn’t contain any liquor in the filling.

Over in the Netherlands, you'll find a pastry called "mergpijpje" or "little marrowbone." The Dutch version is cream-colored and comes in two sizes. The smaller one is filled with cream, while the larger "reuze mergpijp" or "giant marrowbone" is packed with cake and cream. Sometimes, the giant version even has a layer of berry jam inside for an extra burst of flavor.