Finnish Berry Dessert Recipes

FINNISH BLUEBERRY PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C), and line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
• Beat 3/4 cup sugar with the butter until the mixture is smooth and creamy, and beat in the egg. Add the baking powder, and stir in the flour, 1/2 cup at a time, alternating with a few tablespoons of the milk, until all the flour and milk have been incorporated. The dough will be sticky, like sugar cookie dough. Spread the dough into the prepared baking dish, creating a raised edge of dough around the dish.
• Place the blueberries in a bowl with 1/2 cup of sugar, and mash the berries with a potato masher. Spread the blueberry mixture on top of the crust in an even layer.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the crust has browned slightly and the filling is thickened and bubbling, 15 to 25 minutes.

FINNISH BERRY DESSERT

Steps:

• In a large heat-proof bowl, combine the fruit with 2 tablespoons of sugar.
• In a saucepan, combine the cornstarch and juice until smooth; bring to a boil and cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
• Remove for heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes; pour the mixture over the fruit tossing to coat.
• Sprinkle with remaining sugar, cover and refrigerate until chilled.
• To serve, spoon the fruit into individual dessert dishes and top with frozen yogurt if desired.