Finnish Cranberry Whip (Vatkattu Marjapuuro)

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh cranberries
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup water
• Dash of salt
• 1/3 cup farina

Instructions

1. Heat cranberries in 1 1/2 cups water to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered until berries pop, about 8 minutes.
2. Press cranberries through sieve to remove skins. return juice to saucepan.
3. Add sugar, 1 cup water and the salt; heat to boiling.
4. Add farina gradually, stirring constantly. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes.
5. Pour into small mixer bowl. Beat on high speed until pudding becomes fluffy and light pink, 3 to 5 minutes.