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Honey-Glazed Norwegian Rømmegrøt with Butter and Cinnamon

Name: Honey-Glazed Norwegian Rømmegrøt with Butter and Cinnamon
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: Sour cream, 2 cups; All-purpose flour, 1 cup; Whole milk, 1 liter; Honey, 1/2 cup; Butter, 1 tablespoon; Ground cinnamon, 1 tablespoon; Ground cardamom, 1 teaspoon; Unsalted butter, melted, 2 tablespoons; Chopped nuts (optional), 1/4 cup; Fresh berries (optional)

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 co

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·By Ethan Brooks·August 16, 2025

Honey-Glazed Norwegian Rømmegrøt with Butter and Cinnamon — Dessert served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Rømmegrøt

For the Honey Glaze

For Toppings

For Garnishing

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 791 kcal
Protein: 15.95 g
Carbs: 81.8 g
Fat: 46.8 g
Fiber: 3.3 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 3162 kcal
Protein: 63.8 g
Carbs: 327.1 g
Fat: 187.2 g
Fiber: 13.3 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Sour cream 2 cups	1000	12	24	96	0
All-purpose flour 1 cup	455	13	95	1.2	3.4
Whole milk 1 liter	620	32	48	35	0
Honey 1/2 cup	515	0.5	139	0	0.2
Butter 1 tablespoon	102	0.1	0.1	11.5	0
Ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon	19	0.3	6.3	0.1	4.1
Ground cardamom 1 teaspoon	7	0.2	1.5	0.2	0.6
Unsalted butter, melted 2 tablespoons	204	0.2	0.2	23	0
Chopped nuts (optional) 1/4 cup	200	5	4	20	3
Fresh berries (optional)	40	0.5	10	0.2	2

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Rømmegrøt

1
Heat sour cream
In a large saucepan, heat the sour cream over medium heat until it begins to bubble slightly.
2
Add flour
Gradually stir in the flour and mix well until combined.
Tip: Sift the flour before adding to the sour cream to avoid lumps.
3
Whisk in milk
Slowly add the milk, whisking continuously until the mixture is smooth.
Tip: Do not let the milk boil as it can break the creamy texture.

Making the Honey Glaze

1
Melt butter
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
2
Add honey
Stir in the honey and let the mixture warm through, but do not bring it to a boil. Remove from heat.
3
Keep warm
Keep warm until the rømmegrøt is ready to serve.

How to Make Honey-Glazed Norwegian Rømmegrøt with Butter and Cinnamon

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Simmer the porridge
Cook on low heat, stirring frequently, until the porridge thickens and becomes glossy, about 15–20 minutes.
2
Reheat the glaze
Gently reheat the glaze if needed just before serving.
3
Finish and serve
Top with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon and cardamom before serving.