
A vibrant Finnish berry semolina porridge whipped until fluffy, served cold with cold milk and a sprinkle of sugar, a beloved childhood treat.
Allergen Warning
Contains: gluten
Equipment needed
stovetop, pot, electric mixer
Bring water and berries to a boil in a saucepan, then simmer for 10 minutes until the berries have broken down completely.
Strain the berry liquid through a sieve, pressing to extract all the juice. Discard the pulp.
Return the berry juice to the pan, add sugar, and bring back to a boil.
Slowly pour in the semolina while whisking constantly to prevent lumps.
Simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring, until the porridge is thick and the semolina is cooked through.
Remove from heat and whip with an electric mixer for 8-10 minutes until the porridge is fluffy, pale pink, and doubled in volume.
Pour into bowls and chill in the refrigerator until cold.
Serve with cold milk poured around the edges and a sprinkle of sugar on top.
Storage Instructions
Refrigerate up to 3 days. Serve cold with cold milk. Does not freeze well as the fluffy texture collapses. Best made fresh.
Cultural Context
A beloved Finnish childhood dessert that transforms simple berries and semolina into a fluffy pink cloud. The magic is in the whipping — the porridge triples in volume and turns pale pink, which delights children and adults alike.