Riskrem (Norwegian Rice Cream)

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 15

Delicious and creamy Norwegian Rice Cream recipe

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

725

Sugar

50g

Fat

45g

Riskrem, also known as Norwegian Rice Cream, is a traditional Norwegian dessert commonly served during the Christmas holiday season. This creamy dessert is made by cooking rice with milk and sugar to form a pudding-like consistency with added flavor from almond extract and chopped almonds. often topped with whipped cream and a whole almond, Riskrem is a festive and indulgent dessert that is sure to please both kids and adults alike.

Instructions

1.	In a large saucepan, cook the rice with water and salt until it's tender. Drain the water and move the rice to a new saucepan.
2.	In the new pan, add the milk and sugar to the rice and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a low simmer for about 30 minutes and stir occasionally until the mixture thickens.
3.	Remove from heat and add the almond extract and chopped almonds, mixing well.
4.	To serve, fold in whipped cream (sweetened to taste) into the rice mixture. Top with a whole almond.

PROS

This traditional Norwegian dessert is a delicious and creamy treat that is also gluten-free.

It’s easy to make and perfect for a festive occasion.

CONS

This dish is quite high in calories and fat, making it a treat to be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although this dish is not particularly healthy, it does contain nuts which are a good source of healthy fats, fiber, and vitamins.
Almond extract is also a good source of antioxidants and has been shown to potentially have anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties.

	3/4 cup white rice ( not Minute Rice )
	1 teaspoon salt
	1 quart milk
	1/2 cup sugar
	1 teaspoon almond extract
	2 cups heavy cream , whipped and sweetened to taste
	1/2 cup almonds , chopped
	1 whole almond