Go Back
Homemade Swedish Cream with Berries photo

Swedish Cream with Berries

A chilled Swedish cream dessert made by blooming gelatin with water and sugar, then combining with sour cream, heavy cream, and vanilla. Chill until set and serve with berries and fresh mint.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time4 hours 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Swedish
Servings: 4 ounces

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cupwater
  • 3/4 cupgranulated sugar
  • 1 1/4 teaspoonunflavored gelatin 1 packet
  • 16 ouncessour cream
  • 1 1/4 cupheavy cream
  • 1 tablespoonvanilla extract or vanilla paste
  • berries for garnish, optional
  • fresh mint for garnish, optional

Instructions

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, combine 1/3 cup water, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1 1/4 teaspoon unflavored gelatin; stir to combine and let sit for 5 minutes to allow the gelatin to bloom.
  • Place the saucepan over medium heat and warm, stirring, until the sugar and gelatin dissolve and the mixture comes to a gentle boil. Once boiling, remove from the heat.
  • Whisk in 16 ounces sour cream gradually until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps.
  • Whisk in 1 1/4 cup heavy cream and 1 tablespoon vanilla extract until fully combined.
  • Pour the mixture into your chosen dish or individual cups (total yield = 32 ounces). You may use one large mold or divide into portions (for example, four 8-ounce cups).
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until fully set.
  • Before serving, top with berries and fresh mint if desired.

Equipment

  • Medium Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Refrigerator
  • mold or serving cups

Notes

Total yield = 32 ounces (for example, four 8-ounce servings).