Self-imposed isolation, day 23

Previously, I reviewed a mämmi and vanilla combo. Today we have a different kind of combination: mämmi and mocha!

 

 

This is another little Easter treat from Kymppi, similar to the mämmi&vanilla, but instead of the vanilla custard there’s mocha custard. Again, though the container says ”kerrosmämmi” (layered), the two layers have mixed and those who’d like to sample them separately aren’t too happy about this. Those who’d stir them together anyway won’t mind. I loved the scent of this one, the mocha has delicious coffee and chocolate aromas. The mocha custard was somewhat runny/thin, but the flavour was lovely, enough mocha and not too sweet. I could have eaten just that! The mämmi didn’t have a very strong flavour of rye and malt, which, together with the mocha custard, makes it a good choice for those who are not big fans of mämmi. Again, very convenient when you don’t want a big portion – and the combination of mämmi and mocha is new and interesting! Our whole family liked this. My DH even judged it "as good as chocolate pudding" but the chocoholics (me and DD) weren't prepared to go quite that far. 😄

 

Self-imposed isolation, day 20

Not much happening today, so let’s have a review! This goes to the "note to self category": a year or two from now I’m going to remember I’ve tried this - but did I like it?

 

This is a version of mämmi (more about this Easter specialty here) by Kymppi, but it comes in a small container with vanilla custard included.

The lid says ”kerrosmämmi”, which implies separate layers of mämmi and vanilla custard; unfortunately the two had mixed and it was impossible to taste them separately. That would be fine, though, if you’re one of those people who will stir them together anyway (I'm looking at you, DH!). The custard was a little thin but there was a good amount of vanilla in it. The mämmi did not have a very strong rye flavour and the taste was further tempered by the custard. Some members of my family judged it too bland, while I would say it’s a tiny bit too sweet. This might well be favoured by those who aren’t big fans of mämmi – yet. 😊 And such a container is very convenient when you don’t want a big portion and/or don’t want to buy mämmi and vanilla custard separately!

Self-imposed isolation, day 18

A very uneventful day, so I’m sharing a pictures of traditional Finnish Easter treats. (Food - always a good topic. 😄)

Mämmi, which does not look particularly appetizing, is made of rye flour and malt and traditionally sweetened by a natural process of slow baking in a low temperature. It is typically eaten with cream or milk and sometimes sugar. I like mine with vanilla custard. Lots of custard.

And pasha, which is traditionally made of quark, cream, eggs and butter and flavoured with lemon, raisins and almonds. I make a somewhat lighter version with quark and whipped vanilla custard – and I have sometimes experimented with rum-soaked raisins. An excellent idea, definitely recommended!