Floating Swedish Cream

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 2

Indulge in the creamy goodness of Floating Swedish Cream

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

180 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

400

Sugar

26g

Fat

25g

This dessert is a classic Swedish dish that's perfect for a special occasion or a romantic night at home. It's light and refreshing, with a balancing act of sweet and tangy flavors that will make you want to savor every bite. The dish itself is composed of a creamy and melt-in-the-mouth mixture of sour cream, sugar, and gelatin, flavored with the lacing of almond and vanilla extract. The dessert is made complete with the addition of sliced peaches, which add a sweet, juicy texture to the creamy goodness of the cream.

Instructions

1.	In a medium saucepan, heat half-and-half over low heat until hot but not boiling.
2.	Add gelatin and sugar, stir gently until dissolved.
3.	Remove saucepan from heat and reserve 1/2 cup of mixture.
4.	Let the remaining mixture cool at room temperature for 1 hour.
5.	In a large mixing bowl, beat the sour cream, vanilla, and almond extract until smooth.
6.	Pour the cool mixture into the sour cream mixture and beat to combine.
7.	Pour the reserved hot mixture to the bowl and whisk until smooth.
8.	Refrigerate the mixture for 2 to 3 hours or until set.
9.	Once firm, scoop the mixture into serving bowls and garnish with sliced peaches.

PROS

Floating Swedish Cream is a smooth and creamy dessert that will leave you begging for more.

The almond extract gives it a unique and nutty flavor that complements the sour cream and peaches perfectly.

CONS

This dessert has a high sugar content, which can be a downside for individuals who are trying to avoid sugar.

Also, the dish has a relatively high number of calories and fat, which may not be ideal for people on a diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Floating Swedish Cream contains sour cream, which is a good source of calcium, essential for healthy bones and teeth.
The fermented dairy found in the sour cream may also have beneficial effects on gut health. However, the dessert’s high sugar and fat content should be consumed in moderation.

	1 pint half-and-half
	1 package unflavored gelatin
	3/4 cup sugar
	1 pint sour cream
	1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
	1/2 teaspoon almond extract
	1 can sliced peaches , drained