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Rømmegrøt: Creamy Norwegian Comfort Food You'll Love

Rømmegrøt is a traditional Norwegian sour cream porridge that's creamy, comforting, and quick to prepare, offering a delightful experience with every spoonful.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Norwegian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Porridge
  • 1 quart whole milk Heavy cream can be used for a richer taste.
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
For the Toppings
  • ½ cup salted butter Feel free to add more for serving!
  • to taste cinnamon-sugar

Equipment

  • heavy-bottomed saucepan
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, pour in 1 quart of whole milk and place it over medium heat. Stir continuously until it reaches a temperature of 195°F.
  2. While the milk heats, whisk together ¾ cup of all-purpose flour, ¼ cup of granulated sugar, and a pinch of kosher salt in a separate mixing bowl.
  3. In another saucepan, gently melt ½ cup of salted butter over low heat.
  4. Stir the prepared flour mixture into the melted butter, creating a thick paste.
  5. Once the milk has reached the desired temperature, gradually stir in the flour-butter paste.
  6. After bringing the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 5 minutes, stirring often.
  7. Remove from heat and ladle into bowls. Drizzle with warm melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 300mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve Rømmegrøt warm right after making it. If reheating leftovers, add a splash of milk to restore creaminess.

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