Finnish Berry Dessert
Discover the delightful simplicity of Finnish Berry Dessert, a vibrant and refreshing treat steeped in Nordic tradition. This quick and easy recipe combines a medley of sweet and tangy berries—like blueberries, raspberries, or even tart lingonberries—with just a hint of sugar to highlight their natural flavors. Thickened with potato starch for a silky, pudding-like consistency, this dessert is both comforting and wholesome. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s perfect served warm or chilled, and pairs beautifully with a dollop of whipped cream or a drizzle of vanilla sauce. Gluten-free and effortlessly elegant, this Finnish classic is an ideal way to enjoy the bounty of fresh or frozen berries year-round.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Mixed berries (e.g., blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, or lingonberries)
- 750 milliliters Water
- 100 grams Sugar
- 3 tablespoons Potato starch
- 50 milliliters Cold water (for mixing potato starch)
Instructions
Rinse the berries thoroughly under cold water. If you're using frozen berries, let them thaw slightly before starting.
In a medium-sized pot, combine the berries and 750 milliliters of water. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat.
Once boiling, lower the heat to a simmer and add the sugar. Stir until the sugar has fully dissolved. Taste the liquid and adjust the sweetness as desired.
In a small bowl, mix the potato starch and 50 milliliters of cold water until smooth to create a slurry. This will ensure no lumps form in the dessert.
Gradually pour the potato starch slurry into the simmering berry mixture while stirring constantly. The dessert will begin to thicken within seconds.
Continue cooking for 1-2 minutes over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture has thickened to a pudding-like consistency. Remove from heat.
Allow the dessert to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm or transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap (pressing it directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming), and chill in the refrigerator.
Serve the Finnish Berry Dessert on its own or with a dollop of whipped cream, a drizzle of vanilla sauce, or a sprinkle of sugar on top.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
772 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.9 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 42 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 189.5 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.6 g | 116% | |
| Total Sugars | 148.3 g | ||
| Protein | 3.5 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 159 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 657 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
