Rødgrød med fløde

Name: Rødgrød med fløde
Cuisine: Danish
Ingredients: 1 cup red currants; 1 cup strawberries; 1 cup raspberries; 0.75 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons potato starch; 2 cups water; to serve, about 0.5 cup heavy cream

Rødgrød med fløde is a traditional Danish dessert made from a mix of red summer berries cooked into a thickened sweet pudding, typically served with cold cream. It is a beloved summertime treat in Denmark, known for its vibrant color, refreshing tartness, and creamy richness. The dish holds a special place in Danish culture as a symbol of Nordic simplicity and seasonal eating.

7 ingredients

sweettartfruitycreamyrefreshing

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Danish85%

European15%

Ingredients

red currants
1 cup
strawberries
1 cup
raspberries
1 cup
sugar
0.75 cup
potato starch
2 tablespoons
water
2 cups
heavy cream
to serve, about 0.5 cup

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

This dish has roots in Danish rural traditions where seasonal berries were preserved and cooked into puddings to enjoy during summer months. Its name literally means 'red porridge with cream' and has been a staple in Danish households for centuries.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Danish85%

ingredients+techniques

European15%

ingredient_origin

Techniques

boiling simmering straining thickening

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