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Nutritional Values
370kcal
3gProtein
35gCarbs
25gFat
4gFibre
150 gServing
* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.
Allergens
🥛 Dairy
Cloudberry Cream
How to order / say it
Say it
Multekrem — [MOOL-teh-krem]
Order
I'd like the multekrem, please.
Locally
Jeg vil gjerne ha multekrem, takk
Say locally
A dessert made with cloudberries and whipped cream, a Northern treat.
Why try it?
Multekrem is a beloved dessert during the Christmas season in Norway, highlighting the rare and treasured cloudberry. It represents a connection to the Norwegian wilderness.
How it tastes
Cloudberries have a unique tartness with honey-like notes, which combined with the smooth richness of cream create a delightful blend of sweet and tangy.
Origin & History — first documented: 1850
With roots in Northern Norway where cloudberries thrive, multekrem became popular in the 19th century as berries were harvested in late summer, then preserved for use during winter celebrations.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 200 g cloudberries
- 🥛 200 ml heavy cream
- 🍯 2 tbsp sugar
Method
- 1 Whip the heavy cream with sugar until soft peaks form.
- 2 Gently fold in cloudberries, reserving some for garnish.
- 3 Spoon into serving dishes and chill briefly.
- 4 Garnish with reserved cloudberries and serve.
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