Finnish Berry Pudding

  • 3 C strawberry or raspberry puree
  • 4-6 T sugar
  • 1/2 C uncooked Cream of Wheat

Bring puree to a boilover moderate heat and add sugar. Add cream of wheat and stir continuously. Reduce heat andcook for 3-6minutes, until the mixture becomesa thick puree.

Transfer to a large bowl. Whip with electric beater at high speed until mixture doubles in bulk and becomes light and fluffy.

Serve as soon as possible. Delicious with a little whipped cream.

Credits: Known World Handbook

Strawberry Tart

Filling

  • 3 C whole strawberries
  • 1 jar (10 oz., 1 C) raspberry jelly
  • 1/4 – 1/2 C finely chopped nuts (optional)

Crust

  • 1 C flour
  • 2 T powdered sugar
  • 1/2 C butter

Crust: Mix and cut with pastry cutter; chill 30 minutes. Turn into 9″ tart pan, press firmly on sides and bottom. Bake in preheated 425F oven 10-12 minutes. Cool.

Filling: Rinse and dry berries, pinch out stems. Arrange berries pointed side up on crust. Melt jelly, stir to cool slightly. Spoon over and cover each berry. Chill until jelly sets. Before serving, sprinkle with nuts (optional).

Credits: Carolyn Friedemann


20-07-2013: It’s strawberry season in Heidelberg, so I bought two boxes today and made a tart. Usual conversions: 1/2 C butter = 113 g, 425F = 118C.

20-03-2013: This was always a big hit at the ILLC.