| Rönttönen | |
| Country: | Finland |
| Region: | Kainuu |
| Type: | Pie |
| Main Ingredient: | Barley or rye dough, mashed potatoes, berries (usually lingonberry) |
A Rönttönen is a traditional sweet Finnish delicacy from the region of Kainuu.
A small (about the size of the palm of a hand) open faced pie consisting of a crust made of barley or rye dough, filled with a sweetened mashed potato and berry (most often lingonberry) filling.[1]
Typically, it is served as an accompaniment to a coffee.
The Kainuun rönttönen has a protected geographical indication under the EU law.[2]