Finnish Cloudberry Whipped Porridge

Instructions

1. Prepare the berry mixture
   In a medium saucepan, combine cloudberries and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes until the berries have softened and released their juice.
2. Add dry ingredients
   Mix the semolina flour with 2 tablespoons of cold water to create a smooth paste. Add sugar and salt to the simmering berry mixture, then slowly whisk in the semolina paste, stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
3. Cook the porridge
   Continue to cook over low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently until the mixture thickens to a porridge consistency. Add vanilla sugar or extract and stir to combine. Remove from heat.
4. Cool and chill
   Transfer the porridge to a large bowl and let it cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight until completely chilled.
5. Whip the porridge
   Once chilled, use an electric mixer to whip the porridge on high speed for 5-7 minutes until it becomes light, fluffy, and significantly increased in volume. The color should lighten and the texture should resemble a mousse.
6. Serve
   Spoon the whipped porridge into serving bowls. Traditionally, it's served with a splash of cold milk poured into a small well made in the center of each portion. Garnish with fresh cloudberries and a drizzle of honey if desired.