Jordbaer Grod (Danish Strawberry Pudding) |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This is a traditional, Danish summer dessert, slightly adapted. Very cooling and refeshing. Ingredients:
2 lbs strawberries |
1 cup sugar (or to taste) |
1 quart water (reserve 1/2 cup) |
1/2 cup cornstarch |
1 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh only, please) |
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1/2 teaspoon almond extract |
1/3 cup water |
cold heavy cream |
Directions:
1. Hull and rinse berries. Add to water and bring to a boil over medium heat. Add sugar and simmer until berries are tender, 10-15 minutes (depending on size of berries). Lower heat to medium-low.
2. Dissolve cornstach, lemon juice and vanilla and almond extracts in reserved 1/2 cup water, and add to berries and sugar. Bring to rolling boil, stirring constantly. Continue stirring and allow pudding to boil a few minutes until thickened. Ladle into individual serving bowls. Cool.
3. To Serve: Sprinkle with sugar and serve with cold, heavy cream.
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