A light, velvety dessert of whipped cream folded with tart-sweet cloudberries — a treasured holiday treat in Norway.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cloudberries
- 2 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 tsp vanilla sugar
- 250 ml heavy cream (35% or more)
- 100 ml plain yogurt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Berries: In a bowl, mix the cloudberries with sugar and vanilla sugar. Let sit for 30–60 minutes to release their juice.
- Whip the Cream: Beat the chilled cream with a little sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Combine with Yogurt and Vanilla: Fold in the yogurt and vanilla extract to create a soft, smooth cream.
- Assemble the Dessert: In glasses or bowls, layer the berries with the cream, making beautiful golden swirls.
- Chill and Serve: You can serve it right away or chill it before serving. Garnish with fresh berries or mint leaves for extra flair.
Notes
💡 Tips
- Use full-fat cream (35% or higher) for the fluffiest texture.
- You can substitute with other berries (raspberries or strawberries) if cloudberries are unavailable.
- Add citrus zest or a drop of citrus oil to brighten the cream.
- For a festive look, serve in glass cups and top with mint or a sprinkle of chopped nuts.
🧡 Cloudberry: The Arctic Gold of Norway
If you've never tasted a cloudberry (Norwegian: molte), imagine capturing the sun of a Nordic summer and turning it into a berry — that's what these golden-orange gems feel like! ✨ These elusive treasures are Norway’s most prized wild fruit, lovingly called arctic gold for both their color and rarity. 🌿❄️🔍 A Hidden Treasure of the North
Cloudberries grow low to the ground in boggy, remote landscapes in northern Norway. They're so difficult to cultivate that they remain mostly wild, and Norwegians guard their favorite berry-picking spots with the same secrecy as Italians do their truffle grounds! 🍄🔐 With a flavor that dances between tart raspberry and sweet apricot, and a floral, honey-like finish — it’s no wonder they’re such a delicacy. One bite and you’ll know you’ve tasted something special.🍽️ How Norwegians Enjoy Cloudberries
Cloudberries are more than a fruit — they're a seasonal ritual and a culinary jewel. In Norway, you'll find them:- 🍯 As jam or preserves, often paired with cheese or waffles
- 🍨 In traditional desserts like multekrem — cloudberries folded into whipped cream
- 🧀 On holiday cheese platters, balancing rich flavors with their bright acidity
- 🥂 With aquavit or as part of festive meals
🎄 Multekrem: A Classic Norwegian Holiday Dessert
If Christmas in Norway had a taste — it would be multekrem. This dreamy dessert combines whipped cream and cloudberries in a soft, cloud-like texture that simply melts in your mouth. Light, luxurious, and elegant — it’s the northern version of berries and cream, with extra magic. ❄️🎅🌞 A Taste of Wild Nordic Summer
Harvesting cloudberries is a cherished Norwegian tradition — part foraging, part adventure, and a whole lot of family legacy. Whether enjoyed fresh, as jam, or whipped into multekrem, these sun-kissed Arctic berries capture the essence of Scandinavian wilderness in every bite. 🧡🇳🇴 Norwegian recipes