Swedish Cream

Name: Swedish Cream
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 4 h 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup heavy cream; 3 tablespoons water; ½ cup sugar; 1 (.25 ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin; 1 cup sour cream; ½ teaspoon vanilla extract; ½ teaspoon almond extract; 1 cup frozen lingonberries, thawed

Rating: 4.62 stars

13 Ratings
8 Reviews
2 Photos

This is a dish my sister makes for special occasions. It is not too sweet and it's very rich and creamy. If you like a sweeter dish, double the sugar. This makes for a lovely presentation that looks like you went to a lot of effort but didn't.

By EMERALDCITYJEWEL

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Recipe Summary

prep:

10 mins

cook:

10 mins

additional:

4 hrs 10 mins

total:

4 hrs 30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 6 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

1 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons water
½ cup sugar
1 (.25 ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin
1 cup sour cream
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon almond extract
1 cup frozen lingonberries, thawed

Directions

Step 1

Combine the cream, water, sugar, and gelatin in a saucepan over low heat. Stir constantly until the gelatin has dissolved. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly until thickened, about 10 minutes; it should be the consistency of beaten eggs. Fold in the sour cream, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Pour into a mold, cover, and refrigerate until set, at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

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Step 2

Loosen from mold by dipping into hot water. Invert onto a serving plate to unmold. Pour lingonberries over top.

Note

If you don't have frozen lingonberries, you can use any sweetened, thawed frozen fruit, such as strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries for the topping!

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

298 calories; protein 3.1g; carbohydrates 21.7g; fat 22.7g; cholesterol 71.2mg; sodium 38.3mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (8)

Most helpful positive review

Luci

09/21/2009

I have made this for years. Note: If you need more you must make two separate batches. You can not double the recipe as it won't set properly. ENJOY! Read More

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Most helpful critical review

Minniext

09/16/2010

Really don't recognize this dessert in any of my Swedish cookbooks. It reminds me more of that Italian dessert Panna Cotta or other Vanilla Pudding wich I love serves perfectly after dinner with fresh berries and chocolate flakes on top. But Swedish? Doubtfully. Read More

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(2)

13 Ratings

5 star values: 9
4 star values: 3
3 star values: 1
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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Luci

09/21/2009

I have made this for years. Note: If you need more you must make two separate batches. You can not double the recipe as it won't set properly. ENJOY! Read More

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(19)

bozo526

07/19/2007

This recipe is excellent! The dessert came out perfectly! I followed the exact directions only leaving out the almond extract and doubling the vanilla (only because we're not almond flavor fans). So delicious and creamy my family has many requests for this! Thanks EmeraldCityJewel! Read More

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(17)

DaniGirl

12/06/2010

This is so easy and simple. I always make this at Christmas. I do put it in individual dishes so each person has a treat of their own Read More

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(5)

Minniext

09/16/2010

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(2)

Lisa Steidl

12/23/2012

This dessert is a staple at one of the ski lodges in the north shore of Lake Superior. This recipe tastes just how I remember it. Delicious and so easy to make. It's wonderful with tart berries. Read More

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(1)

genile

12/10/2013

I had to try it again but it received rave reviews! Read More

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(1)

Angie Lemaire

08/09/2015

Wow! What a delicious take on dessert. It's a nice break from the heavier cakes and pies that are typical for dessert. I did sub fresh blueberries and raspberries for the lingonberries only because my store didn't offer the lingonberries. Also I doubled the extracts as that is how my family always prefers the use of the extracts. While it was still super delicious the vanilla and almond were right on the edge of being too much. While my family loved the stronger flavor many people won't. I would recommend NOT to follow in my footsteps on that. The beauty of this desert is the subtlety of it and the author of this recipe mastered it. Don't tweak as I did. Read More

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Karen Robertson

06/26/2016

Delicious! I did change the sugar amount to 3/4 cup though. Read More

vicki in MD

12/30/2016

didn't make any changes and it was a bit firmer than I remembered it - perhaps I cooked it a bit too much. Still a hit! Read More

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Swedish Cream

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Calories: 297.8

% Daily Value *

protein: 6 %

carbohydrates: 7 %

dietary fiber: 3 %

sugars:

fat: 35 %

saturated fat: 71 %

cholesterol: 24 %

vitamin a iu: 17 %

niacin equivalents: 4 %

vitamin c: 5 %

folate: 2 %

calcium: 7 %

iron: 1 %

magnesium: 3 %

potassium: 3 %

sodium: 2 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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Luci

09/21/2009

I have made this for years. Note: If you need more you must make two separate batches. You can not double the recipe as it won't set properly. ENJOY!

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(19)

bozo526

07/19/2007

Helpful

(17)

DaniGirl

12/06/2010

This is so easy and simple. I always make this at Christmas. I do put it in individual dishes so each person has a treat of their own

Helpful

(5)

Minniext

09/16/2010

Helpful

(2)

Lisa Steidl

12/23/2012

This dessert is a staple at one of the ski lodges in the north shore of Lake Superior. This recipe tastes just how I remember it. Delicious and so easy to make. It's wonderful with tart berries.

Helpful

(1)

genile

12/10/2013

I had to try it again but it received rave reviews!

Helpful

(1)

Angie Lemaire

08/09/2015

Helpful

(1)

Karen Robertson

06/26/2016

Delicious! I did change the sugar amount to 3/4 cup though.

vicki in MD

12/30/2016

didn't make any changes and it was a bit firmer than I remembered it - perhaps I cooked it a bit too much. Still a hit!

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