Finnish Cloudberry and Skyr Mousse
A light and airy mousse featuring the distinctive tart-sweet flavor of cloudberries, a prized Nordic berry, blended with creamy Icelandic skyr. This dessert is elegant, refreshing, and showcases a unique Scandinavian flavor profile.
🧂 Ingredients
- 250 g Cloudberry jam or preserves
- 300 g Skyr (Icelandic yogurt)
- 100 ml Heavy cream
- 2 tbsp Powdered sugar(or to taste)
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 50 g Fresh cloudberries or raspberries(for garnish (optional))
- 4 small Mint leaves(for garnish (optional))
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, gently whisk the cloudberry jam or preserves until smooth. If using preserves with large pieces of fruit, you may want to lightly mash them.
- 2
In a separate bowl, combine the skyr, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir until well combined and the sugar is dissolved.
- 3
In a third bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- 4
Gently fold the whipped cream into the skyr mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 5
Spoon half of the skyr-cream mixture into individual serving glasses or bowls.
- 6
Spoon the cloudberry jam over the skyr layer, dividing it evenly.
- 7
Top with the remaining skyr-cream mixture, creating a layered effect.
- 8
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the mousse to set.
- 9
Before serving, garnish with fresh cloudberries (or raspberries) and a mint leaf, if desired.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓If cloudberry jam is very sweet, reduce the amount of powdered sugar.
- ✓For a firmer mousse, you can add a teaspoon of gelatin dissolved in a tablespoon of water to the skyr mixture before folding in the cream.
- ✓Ensure the skyr is at room temperature for easier mixing.
🔄 Variations
- Use lingonberry jam instead of cloudberry for a different Nordic berry flavor.
- Add a tablespoon of lemon zest to the skyr mixture for a brighter citrus note.
- Layer with crumbled shortbread cookies for added texture.