Scandinavian · dessert

Cloudberry Jam (Multekrem)

Cloudberry Jam (Multekrem) reads sweetness 6.1 and richness 3.3 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Scandinavian dessert, about 25 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.

The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10

• Umami & Savory — 0.3 / 10
• Sweet & Fruity — 6.1 / 10
• Sour & Bright — 0.0 / 10
• Bitter & Earthy — 0.0 / 10
• Rich & Fat — 3.3 / 10
• Aromatic & Spice — 0.0 / 10

The measured notes (of 18)

Sweetness 6.1 · Richness 3.3

What's in it (4)

• 2 cups fresh
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tbsp powdered sugar for the cream

Time & effort: about 25 min · effort: easy

Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 141.7 kcal, 0.6 g protein, 10.7 g fat, 11.2 g carbs

Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.

How it's cooked (3 steps)

1. Gently mash cloudberries with sugar and let macerate until a jammy consistency forms — avoid cooking to preserve the fresh flavor.
2. Whip heavy cream with a little powdered sugar to soft peaks.
3. Fold the cloudberry mixture into the whipped cream to make multekrem, or serve jam separately over waffles or ice cream.

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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.