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Rømmegrøt with brown sugar, served sprinkled with cinnamon
Velvety Norwegian Rømmegrøt sprinkled with warming cinnamon and brown sugar

Norwegian Rømmegrøt with Brown Sugar

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan
This dish is the jewel of festive tables in the Norwegian countryside, an extremely rich, silky porridge that owes its special texture to long, slow cooking. Although the classic version is thickened with flour, this rice version combines the creaminess of rice pudding with the sour character of sour cream. The melting brown sugar and spicy cinnamon on top not only flavour but also add a crunchy texture to the soft, white base.
🕒 Prep Time 5 mins
🍳 Cook Time 40 mins
⌛ Total Time 45 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 520 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Norwegian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Thick-bottomed pot (to avoid milk burning)
  • Wooden spoon
  • Whisk

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Place the rice in a thick-bottomed pot, pour over the milk, and add a pinch of salt. Cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until the rice absorbs the milk and softens (approx. 20-25 minutes).

Tip: Frequent stirring helps release the rice grains, making the result creamier. (Starch release).
2 ✓

When the rice is soft, pour in the cream. Continue to cook on low heat, stirring constantly, until the porridge thickens and becomes silky.

Tip: Add the cream only at the end to preserve its fresh, milky taste and prevent it from splitting.
3 ✓

Taste, and if necessary, add a little more milk to reach the desired consistency. Serve hot, sprinkled generously with brown sugar and cinnamon.

Tip: The sugar sprinkled on the hot porridge melts slightly, forming a caramel crust.

Recipe FAQ

Why is the rice lumpy?
You likely boiled it too fast. It must be cooked patiently on a low heat so the grains soften evenly.
Can I use low-fat milk?
Not recommended. Milk fat is needed for creaminess and flavour.

Ingredients

  • 500 ml Double cream (min. 30%)
  • 500 ml Whole milk
  • 100 g Round grain rice (e.g. arborio)
  • 4 tbsp Brown sugar
  • 1 pinch Sea salt
  • 1 tsp Ground cinnamon