Sweet Milk Porridge

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This traditional Norwegian porridge combines heated milk with a butter-flour paste to create a rich, pudding-like dish served with butter and cinnamon sugar.
Casey
Updated on Mon, 20 Jan 2025 20:10:57 GMT
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Let me share my favorite Rømmegrøt recipe that brings cozy Norwegian comfort right to your kitchen. This creamy porridge topped with melted butter and cinnamon sugar is pure comfort in a bowl.

Norwegian Comfort

Perfect any time tradition versatile. Brings warmth nostalgia every bowl.

Simple Ingredients

  • Milk: Whole milk best richness
  • Flour: All purpose creates texture
  • Sugar: Light sweet balance
  • Butter: Melted for serving
  • Cinnamon Sugar: Perfect finish

Let's Cook

Heat Milk
Warm 195°F stir prevent scorching
Make Base
Combine flour sugar butter whisk smooth
Mix Together
Add milk gradually prevent lumps
Final Touch
Simmer stir thick creamy done

Make It Yours

Try sour cream for tang. Add heavy cream richness. Adjust sweetness taste.

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Perfect Results

Whisk well no lumps. Watch temperature careful. Stir often smooth creamy.

Serve Traditional

Add cured meats flatbread. Fresh berries honey options. Perfect any meal.

Storage Tips

Keep airtight container four days. Reheat gentle restore cream texture.

Any Season

Warm winter mornings comfort. Cool summer fruit pairings. Always delicious.

Family Bonds

Share memories traditions together. Creates lasting connections home.

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Rich Heritage

Norway's special occasions celebration. Simple cooking resourceful love.

Perfect Matches

Salmon herring sides savory. Apple compote cream sweet option.

Breakfast Joy

Start morning warm comfort. Perfect coffee tea companion.

All Ages Love

Kids adults enjoy texture. Top different ways please everyone.

Easy Memory

Simple ingredients steps success. Returns comfort taste always good.

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Norway Home

Brings heritage kitchen table. Creates memories every bowl.

Sweet End

Perfect dessert cream chocolate. Satisfying finish any dinner.

Host Special

Center Norwegian themed meals. Add traditional sides authentic feast.

Kids Joy

Add fun toppings sprinkles sweet. Makes tradition exciting new.

Share Love

Cook together share stories bonds. Keep tradition alive together.

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Frequently Asked Questions

→ Why must the milk reach 195°F?
This specific temperature ensures the milk is hot enough to properly thicken with flour while preventing scorching. Use a thermometer for accuracy.
→ Can I use lower fat milk?
Whole milk is traditional and gives the best rich texture. Lower fat milk will result in thinner consistency.
→ Why stir continuously?
Constant stirring prevents the milk from burning on the bottom and ensures smooth texture without lumps.
→ Can this be made ahead?
Best served fresh and warm. The texture changes as it cools and may become too thick.
→ Is this a dessert or breakfast?
It's versatile - traditionally served as either breakfast, dessert, or side dish in Norway.

Norwegian Porridge

A rich, warm Norwegian milk porridge topped with melted butter and cinnamon sugar - enjoy as breakfast or dessert.

Prep Time
10 Minutes
Cook Time
45 Minutes
Total Time
55 Minutes
By: Casey


Difficulty: Intermediate

Cuisine: Norwegian

Yield: 8 Servings (8 servings)

Dietary: Vegetarian

Ingredients

01 1 quart whole milk.
02 ¾ cup all-purpose flour.
03 ¼ cup granulated sugar.
04 ⅛ teaspoon Morton kosher salt.
05 ½ cup salted butter, plus more for serving.
06 Cinnamon-sugar.

Instructions

Step 01

Heat milk to 195°F in heavy-bottomed saucepan, stirring constantly to prevent burning.

Step 02

Whisk flour, sugar, and salt together.

Step 03

Gently melt butter over medium heat.

Step 04

Mix flour mixture into melted butter to form paste.

Step 05

Add paste to hot milk, stir until boiling. Reduce heat, cook 5 minutes until thickened.

Step 06

Spoon into bowls, top with melted butter and cinnamon-sugar.

Notes

  1. Best served warm.
  2. Traditional Norwegian recipe.
  3. Can be served for breakfast, dessert or side dish.

Tools You'll Need

  • Heavy-bottomed saucepan.
  • Kitchen thermometer.
  • Whisk.

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Dairy (milk, butter).
  • Wheat (flour).

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 325
  • Total Fat: 16 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 43 g
  • Protein: 5 g