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Rømmegrøt

Indulge in Creamy Rømmegrøt: Your New Favorite Norwegian Comfort

Experience the comfort of Rømmegrøt, a creamy Norwegian sour cream porridge.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Simmering Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Norwegian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Porridge
  • 1 quart whole milk Add heavy cream for richer texture
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour Use gluten-free if desired
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar Adjust to taste
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt Sea salt can be used as a substitute
For Serving
  • 1/2 cup salted butter Drizzle more on top if desired
  • to taste cinnamon-sugar For extra sweetness

Equipment

  • large heavy-bottomed saucepan
  • Small saucepan
  • wooden spoon
  • Whisk
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, pour in 1 quart of whole milk and heat it over medium heat, stirring continuously.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup of all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, and 1/8 teaspoon of kosher salt.
  3. Melt 1/2 cup of salted butter over low heat in a small saucepan.
  4. Once the milk reaches 195°F, carefully stir in the flour mixture into the melted butter.
  5. Add the flour-butter paste to the heated milk, stirring constantly until thickened.
  6. Reduce the heat to low and allow it to simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
  7. Ladle the hot Rømmegrøt into bowls and drizzle melted butter and cinnamon-sugar over each serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 14gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 250mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm and feel free to personalize with toppings like fresh fruits or berry compotes. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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