Nordic•indulgent
Swedish Cream
An easy, creamy make-ahead dessert flavored with almond extract. Perfect for effortless entertaining!
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 8 min
- Yield
- 10 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1 ½ teaspoons unflavored gelatin
- 2 cups cream
- 1 cup sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups sour cream
- Lingonberry preserves or Lingonberry Sauce to serve (if desired.)
Instructions
- 1
Sprinkle gelatin on top of cold water and let it soak for 10 minutes.
- 2
Combine cream, sugar and salt in a medium saucepan. Add the gelatin mixture and bring to a simmer over low heat until the sugar and gelatin dissolves, about 7-8 minutes. Remove from the heat.
- 3
Add the extracts and sour cream, whisking until smooth.
- 4
Ladle into individual serving cups, cover and chill for at least 3 hours or up to 2 days.
- 5
Serve chilled with a dollop of lingonberry preserves on top, if desired.