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"Midsummer would not be Midsummer without strawberries, and this is a simple Swedish recipe to make, to celebrate Midsummer, wherever you may be! In Scandinavia, the summer solstice is a magical time. The lavender twilight lasts until 11 p.m. and the day breaks again at about 2 a.m.; above the Arctic Circle, the sun doesn't sink below the horizon..."

Ingredients: cornflour, cornstarch...

"This family favorite came from my great-grandmother Ida Maria, who was born in 1887. She grew up in Dalarna, a province in Sweden, and moved to the United States when she was 16. And now we prepare this recipe every year for the holidays. I love it! It you want, serve with Lingonberries."

Ingredients: cinnamon, eggs, cooked rice...

"This is a "Land o'Lakes" recipe. It is a very delicious rice pudding, and would be sublime topped with a strawberry, blueberry or rasberry sauce. It is very simple and very homey, quite the comfort food. I am sure the meringue can be left off quite easily if you are not a meringue lover."

Ingredients: cornstarch, egg whites...

"This is a twist on the traditional way of serving cloudberries in Norway, I have added lavender and vanilla to enhance the ephemeral flavour of this delicate arctic berry. A member of the rose family, cloudberry bushes produce delicious yellow/orange berries that are highly prized in Scandinavia. Smaller than blackberries and raspberries, cloudberries..."

Ingredients: lavender, cloudberries...

"This is such a deceptively delicious dessert. Traditionally, it is made with red currants as the star but few people have access to those tart gems unless they grow it, themselves. So now, for ease of preparation, this is made two ways: either with raspberries to add the characteristic tartness of the original version or with a mix of Summer berries..."

Ingredients: potato starch, berries...

"This is a "must have" on our Christmas dessert table, but it is equally as good any time of year, or for any occasion. Although I use berries, it is wonderful with all different fresh fruits, such as kiwi or peaches. It is also very versatile and can be layered with fruit in a parfait dish if you prefer, nestled in a puff pastry or dessert..."

Ingredients: fresh blackberries, fresh red raspberries...

"Here is another version of my Swedish Creme recipe that is less formal and great for everyday dining. Again, you can also top this with any kind of fresh fruit that is in season. Posted for ZWT 6."

Ingredients: half-and-half, peaches...

"This is the traditional dessert at my community's Swedish smorgasbord. It's a sweet thin-set pudding served with milk or cream. I like this made with grape or any dark red berry juice. From my Grandma's "Swedish Food" cookbook."

Ingredients: cornstarch, berry juice...

"I looked through the other recipes and didn't find one like our family's. I've been eating this for dessert (and breakfast) since I was a toddler."

Ingredients: cinnamon sticks, cinnamon sugar...

"This is a rice pudding that is traditionally served at Christmas. A whole almond is put in and when served, whoever gets the almond will be married within the year! A Swedish recipe!"

Ingredients: cinnamon, cinnamon sticks...

"This recipe was developed by my wife for a diabetic Norwegian friend and boy did he love it. It is from her Swedish Mor-Mor's (Grandmother) recipe."

Ingredients: egg whites, eggs...