Multekrem (Cloudberries with Whipped Cream) is a traditional Norwegian recipe for a classic dessert of a blend of whipped cream and cloudberries sweetened with sugar and flavoured with vanilla extract. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Norwegian version of: Cloudberries with Whipped Cream (Multekrem).
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This is the classic Norwegian way of using cloudberries. This cream is very versatile. It can be served as a dessert by itself, it is used as toppings for other desserts and it is used as a filling and icing for cakes. This recipe calls for cloudberry jam. You can buy this commercially: most IKEA stores sell the Swedish version and you can get the Finnish version on-line. If you have a source of cloudberries, then this site has recipes for Finnish Cloudberry Jelly; Cloudberry Conserve; Cloudberry Preserve; Cloudberry Jam; Bakeapple Jam and Simple Cloudberry Jam any of which is suitable for this recipe.
Ingredients:
200ml whipping cream
2 tbsp caster sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
150ml cloudberry jam (or cloud berry compote, drained)
fresh cloudberries, to garnish
sprigs of lemon balm or mint to garnish
Method:
In a bowl, combine the whipping cream, caster sugar and vanilla extract. Whip this mixture until soft peaks form then fold in the cloudberry jam or compote.
Divide the resultant mixture between two glass dessert bowl or two dessert wine glasses. Garnish with a couple of whole cloudberries and a sprig of lemon balm or mint then serve.
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