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Mämmi
Finland
Eaten in Finland at Easter since the 16th century. Its appearance means it is either beloved or alarming to first-time visitors.
Finnish Easter pudding — a dense, dark rye malt dessert with an intensely bitter-sweet flavour. Eaten cold with cream and sugar.
Prep
20 mins
Cook
60 mins
Difficulty
Medium
Calories
440 kcal
Serves
6
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used
Ingredients
500grye malt flour
200grye flour
1Lwater
3 tbspdark treacle
1 tbsporange zest
1 tspsalt
cream and sugarto serve
Method
1
Mix all ingredients. Simmer stirring constantly for 30 minutes.
2
Pour into a baking dish. Bake at 150°C for 60 minutes.
3
Cool. Refrigerate overnight.
4
Serve cold with cream and plenty of sugar.
Chef's Tip
Mämmi must rest overnight — it deepens in flavour and improves significantly after 24 hours.
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