Description
A luscious Swedish Cream dessert featuring a smooth blend of sour cream, heavy cream, and gelatin-sweetened with sugar and delicately flavored with vanilla. This creamy treat is chilled until set and beautifully garnished with fresh berries and mint, perfect for a refreshing and elegant dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Gelatin Mixture
- ⅓ cup water
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ¼ teaspoon unflavored gelatin (1 packet)
Dairy & Flavoring
- 16 ounces sour cream
- 1 ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract (or vanilla paste)
Garnish (optional)
- Berries
- Fresh mint
Instructions
- Hydrate Gelatin: In a medium saucepan, combine ⅓ cup water, ¾ cup granulated sugar, and 1 ¼ teaspoon unflavored gelatin. Stir gently to combine and let the mixture stand for 5 minutes to allow the gelatin to bloom.
- Cook Gelatin Mixture: After 5 minutes, heat the saucepan over medium heat until the mixture comes to a boil. Once boiling, immediately remove from heat to prevent overcooking.
- Add Sour Cream: Whisk in 16 ounces of sour cream vigorously to ensure no lumps remain, creating a smooth base for the dessert.
- Incorporate Heavy Cream and Vanilla: Whisk in 1 ¼ cups heavy cream and 1 tablespoon vanilla extract until fully blended and homogeneous.
- Pour and Set: Transfer the creamy mixture into your chosen serving vessel(s)—either a single mold or individual cups. This recipe yields about 32 ounces, which can be portioned as preferred (e.g., 4 servings of 8 ounces each).
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until fully set and firm to the touch.
- Garnish and Serve: Before serving, top the chilled cream with fresh berries and mint leaves for an elegant, flavorful finish.
Notes
- This dessert can be made ahead of time and kept refrigerated for up to 2 days for optimal freshness.
- Gelatin must be fully dissolved and incorporated smoothly to avoid a grainy texture.
- Use fresh, ripe berries for the best flavor contrast against the rich cream.
- Vanilla paste can be used as an alternative to extract for a more intense vanilla flavor.
- For a lighter version, consider substituting sour cream and heavy cream with lower-fat alternatives, but texture may vary.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Swedish
Keywords: Swedish cream dessert, gelatin cream dessert, creamy berry dessert, chilled cream dessert, vanilla sour cream dessert
