🇪🇪 Estonian Cuisine

Kohupiimakreem

Curd Cream Dessert

Prep Time 15 min

Servings 4

Difficulty Easy

Calories 242 kcal

A light, fluffy Estonian dessert of sweetened curd cheese whipped with cream and studded with berries, chilled until set.

Ingredients

400g Estonian curd cheese (kohupiim)
200ml heavy cream
80g sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
200g fresh or frozen berries (lingonberries, blueberries, or strawberries)
Zest of 1 lemon
Fresh mint for garnish

Instructions

1 Press curd cheese through a fine sieve to remove lumps and create a smooth base.
2 Whip heavy cream with sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
3 Fold sieved curd cheese into whipped cream gently until fully combined.
4 Stir in lemon zest and half the berries.
5 Spoon into serving glasses and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
6 Top with remaining berries and mint before serving.

Did You Know?

Kohupiimakreem became wildly popular during the Soviet era when Estonian dairies produced distinctive curd cheese bars (kohuke) that remain beloved snacks today.