Description
Rømmegrøt is a traditional Norwegian sour cream porridge known for its creamy texture and comforting warmth. This recipe features a smooth blend of milk, flour, sugar, and salted butter, creating a rich pudding-like porridge topped with melted butter and cinnamon sugar. Perfect for chilly days or as a hearty breakfast or dessert, rømmegrøt delivers a delightful balance of sweet and buttery flavors with a velvety mouthfeel.
Ingredients
Scale
Porridge Ingredients
- 1 quart whole milk
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon Morton kosher salt
Butter and Topping
- ½ cup salted butter, plus more for serving
- Cinnamon-sugar (to taste)
Instructions
- Heat the Milk: Place a large heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat and pour in the whole milk. Use a kitchen thermometer to monitor the temperature, stirring almost continuously and scraping the bottom of the pan to prevent burning, until the milk reaches 195°F.
- Prepare Dry Mixture: While the milk is heating, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and kosher salt in a small bowl until evenly combined. Set this mixture aside.
- Melt Butter: Gently melt the salted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, remove it from the heat and keep warm for combining with the flour mixture.
- Combine Flour Mixture: Stir the flour mixture into the warm melted butter to create a thick paste. Then, gradually add this paste into the hot milk, stirring constantly to incorporate smoothly. Continue stirring until the mixture starts to boil.
- Cook the Porridge: Reduce the heat to low and cook the porridge for an additional 5 minutes, stirring frequently to ensure the mixture thickens evenly and attains a smooth, pudding-like consistency. Remove from heat once done.
- Serve: Spoon the warm rømmegrøt into individual bowls. Drizzle each serving with extra warmed melted butter and sprinkle generously with cinnamon sugar. Serve immediately to enjoy the best flavor and creamy texture.
Notes
- Use whole milk for a richer and creamier porridge texture.
- Constant stirring while heating the milk and cooking the porridge is essential to prevent scorching.
- Adjust cinnamon-sugar topping according to your taste preference for sweetness and spice.
- Rømmegrøt is best served fresh and warm for optimal texture and flavor.
- This porridge can be paired with cured meats or fruit preserves for a traditional Norwegian meal experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Norwegian
