Vispipuuro (Finnish Whipped Lingonberry Porridge)

Nov 3, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Vispipuuro (Finnish Whipped Lingonberry Porridge)

Semolina is cooked in sweetened lingonberry juice, cooled and whipped until it turns pale pink, light and mousse-like. It is eaten cold with milk and a sprinkle of sugar. Makes 4 servings in about 1 hr 35 min.

Prep 10 min

Cook 25 min

Cooling 1 hr

Total 1 hr 35 min

Servings 4

Ingredients

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servings

7 oz (200 g)lingonberries, fresh or frozen
2 cups (500 ml)water
6 tbsp (80 g)granulated sugar, for the porridge
2 ½ oz (65 g)semolina
½ tsp (2 ml)vanilla extract
¾ cup (200 ml)cold whole milk
1 tbsp (15 g)granulated sugar, for the to serve

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Instructions

Simmer the lingonberries, water and 80 g sugar in a saucepan for 10 to 15 minutes, until the berries are very soft.
Strain through a fine sieve into a clean saucepan, pressing most of the berry pulp through and discarding the skins.
Bring the juice to a simmer. Slowly sprinkle in the semolina, whisking constantly.
Simmer gently 5 to 6 minutes, stirring, until thickened. Stir in the vanilla.
Pour into a large bowl and cool to lukewarm.
Whip with an electric mixer on high speed for 8 to 10 minutes, until it turns from deep purple to pale pink and is light and fluffy.
Chill for at least 1 hour and serve cold in bowls with cold milk and a sprinkle of sugar.

Tips

Whip while still just warm; fully cold porridge will not expand as well.
Use a large bowl because the porridge triples in volume.
Cranberries or red currants can replace lingonberries; add a little extra sugar.
Good with cold milk.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make vispipuuro (finnish whipped lingonberry porridge)?

Plan on 10 minutes of prep and 25 minutes of cooking, plus 1 hour to chill. The recipe makes 4 servings.

How should I store vispipuuro (finnish whipped lingonberry porridge)?

Refrigerate, covered, up to 2 days; whisk briefly before serving.

Can I make vispipuuro (finnish whipped lingonberry porridge) ahead?

Yes. It needs time to chill and set, so it is a good one to make the day before you serve it.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 0.5 tsp vanilla extract (2 ml). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

Vispipuuro is a Finnish whipped porridge of semolina cooked in berry juice, usually lingonberry, and beaten until pale and airy. Serve it with cold milk.

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Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 4 servings this recipe makes.

208 Calories / serving

2.1g Fat

44.1g Carbs

4.2g Protein

29.9g Sugar

Whole recipe (4 servings): ~832 cal · 8g fat · 176g carbs · 17g protein · 120g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.