Honey-Glazed Norwegian Rømmegrøt with Butter and Cinnamon

Name: Honey-Glazed Norwegian Rømmegrøt with Butter and Cinnamon
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: Sour cream; All-purpose flour; Whole milk; Honey; Butter; Ground cinnamon; Ground cardamom; Unsalted butter, melted; Chopped nuts (optional); Fresh berries (optional)

A creamy Nordic dessert enhanced with a sweet honey glaze and warm spices.

Rømmegrøt is a traditional Norwegian porridge made with sour cream, flour, and milk. This version is sweetened with a delightful honey glaze, and the warm notes of cinnamon and cardamom enhance its comforting qualities.

1 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Rømmegrøt

Sour cream

2 cups

All-purpose flour

1 cup

Whole milk

1 liter

For the Honey Glaze

Honey

1/2 cup

Butter

1 tablespoon

For Toppings

Ground cinnamon

1 tablespoon

Ground cardamom

1 teaspoon

Unsalted butter, melted

2 tablespoons

For Garnishing

Chopped nuts (optional)

1/4 cup

Fresh berries (optional)

Preparation

Preparing the Rømmegrøt

Heat sour cream

In a large saucepan, heat the sour cream over medium heat until it begins to bubble slightly.

Add flour

Gradually stir in the flour and mix well until combined.

Sift the flour before adding to the sour cream to avoid lumps.

Whisk in milk

Slowly add the milk, whisking continuously until the mixture is smooth.

Do not let the milk boil as it can break the creamy texture.

Making the Honey Glaze

Melt butter

In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.

Add honey

Stir in the honey and let the mixture warm through, but do not bring it to a boil. Remove from heat.

Keep warm

Keep warm until the rømmegrøt is ready to serve.

Cooking Process

Simmer the porridge

Cook on low heat, stirring frequently, until the porridge thickens and becomes glossy, about 15–20 minutes.

Use low heat and stir frequently to prevent sticking.

Reheat the glaze

Gently reheat the glaze if needed just before serving.

Keep the glaze warm but do not boil.

Finish and serve

Top with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon and cardamom before serving.

Plating & Serving