Description
Rødgrød med Fløde is a traditional Danish red berry compote made with fresh strawberries, sugar, and vanilla, thickened with cornflour and served with cream. This simple yet delicious dessert offers a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors, making it an iconic treat in Danish cuisine.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 500 g strawberries, hulled and halved or quartered
- 125 g granulated sugar
- 125 ml water
- ½ vanilla pod, seeds scraped (optional)
Thickening Mixture
- 8 tsp (40 ml) cornflour
- Extra water (to make cornflour paste)
To Serve
- Extra granulated sugar for drizzling
- Cream (double, single or whipped)
Instructions
- Prepare Strawberries: Cut the strawberries into halves or quarters if they are very large to ensure even cooking and consistency.
- Combine Ingredients: Place the cut strawberries, sugar, water, vanilla pod and the scraped seeds into a pan. Stir well to mix all ingredients evenly.
- Simmer: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cover the pan with a lid to allow the berries to cook evenly.
- Cook the Strawberries: Let the berries simmer for 5 to 8 minutes until they soften and release their juice.
- Prepare Cornflour Paste: Mix the cornflour with enough extra water to make a thin, watery paste that will be used to thicken the compote.
- Thicken the Compote: Gradually add the cornflour paste into the pan while stirring constantly. Continue to simmer for about another minute until the mixture thickens to the consistency of a pie filling. If the compote doesn’t thicken enough, add a little more cornflour and water mixture.
- Finish and Serve: Pour the thickened Rødgrød into a serving bowl and drizzle a little granulated sugar on top to prevent a skin from forming. It can be served warm or cold, accompanied by cream or milk according to preference.
Notes
- You can use different berries or a mix of berries instead of just strawberries for variation.
- Adjust the amount of sugar depending on the sweetness of the berries.
- Vanilla is optional but adds a lovely aromatic flavor.
- Ensure to stir constantly when adding cornflour to avoid lumps.
- Traditionally served with cream, but milk or whipped cream are also great alternatives.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Danish
