Unlike American-style puddings, this Finnish dessert is made with fruit juice, thickened with wheat farina and then lightened by beating air into the mixture.
Ingredients
4 cups water
2 cups blueberries (about 1 pint)
3/4 cup wheat farina, such as Cream of Wheat (not instant)
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
TIP: Adding unflavored protein powder can boost the protein content of your favorite treats. Whisk into warm (not hot) or cold mixtures for an added boost.
Directions
1. Combine water and blueberries in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Strain the blueberries, pressing on the solids; you will have 3 to 3 1/2 cups blueberry juice. (Discard the solids).
2. Rinse the saucepan and return the juice to it. Stir in farina, sugar, lemon juice and salt. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring, until the mixture has thickened slightly, 2 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool for 15 minutes.
3. Transfer the farina mixture to a stand mixer and beat with the whisk attachment on low speed for 1 minute. Increase speed to high and beat until doubled in volume, with a texture similar to fluffy marshmallow, 8 to 10 minutes more.
4. Refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours.
ACTIVE: 20 minutes
TOTAL: 3 hours 10 minutes
TO MAKE AHEAD: Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
Nutritional Information
SERVES 8: ABOUT 2/3 CUP EACH
Calories 152, Fat 0g (sat 0g), Cholesterol 0mg, Carbs 37g, Total sugars 23g (added 19g), Protein 2g, Fiber 1g, Sodium 47mg, Potassium 52mg.
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Recipe credit: NOURISH by Eating Well Magazine. Sponsored by Taiho Oncology.
