A light, airy cranberry mousse whipped to cloud-like fluffiness, served cold with milk — Latvia's beloved pink dessert.
Nutrition & Info
Equipment Needed
Presentation Guide
Instructions
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Simmer cranberries in water for 10 min until soft. Strain through a sieve, pressing to extract all juice. Discard skins.
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Return cranberry juice to pot, add sugar and bring to a simmer.
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Gradually whisk in semolina in a thin stream. Cook 5 min, stirring, until thickened.
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Cool the mixture to lukewarm.
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Beat with an electric mixer on high speed for 10-15 min until tripled in volume and pale pink and fluffy.
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Spoon into bowls and refrigerate until cold. Serve with cold milk poured around the mousse.
Did You Know?
The name debesmanna means "heavenly manna" — referring to its cloud-like texture that seems to defy the humble ingredients.
Chef's Notes
Equipment Tips
- saucepan
- electric mixer or stand mixer
- serving bowls
Garnishing
fresh cranberries, mint
Accompaniments
cold milk, cookies
The Story Behind Debesmanna
Debesmanna is one of Latvia's most cherished desserts, a simple combination of berry juice and semolina transformed through vigorous whipping into an ethereal mousse. The technique arrived via Scandinavian and German influences, but Latvians made it their own with local cranberries. It remains a nostalgic childhood favorite.
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