No-bake desserts are perfect for entertaining during the summertime! No need to turn on the oven for this Swedish Cream! If you’d like to try other easy, no-bake dessert recipes, I have a no-bake lemon pie, these 3-ingredients Oreo balls and these classic cookies that are loved by all.

What is Swedish Cream Dessert?

Swedish cream is similar to panna cotta in ingredients but is much less Jello-y in texture. It has a silky, firm custard texture and has a really luscious mouthfeel. It’s more akin to lemon posset in flavor, but instead of a bright lemon zing the tang is sharper from the sour cream. If panna cotta, lemon posset, and cheesecake all had a baby, you’d get Swedish cream!

Ingredients You’ll Need

The ingredient list for this Swedish Cream recipe is short and sweet! You only need 5 ingredients plus water. Check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post for all of the exact measurements.

Water: The water is used to dissolve the gelatin and sugar. Granulated Sugar: The sugar sweetens the Swedish cream and brings balance to the tanginess of the sour cream. Gelatin: Unflavored gelatin works best, so you can really taste the true flavor of the dessert. Sour Cream: This not only adds delicious tanginess but it helps make it creamy. Heavy Cream: This creates a rich, luscious texture, making it wonderfully creamy. Vanilla Extract: I always have extract on hand but for a stronger vanilla taste, you can add in vanilla paste. Garnish: Adding the berries is optional, but I love the fresh flavor they add to the creamy dessert.

How to Make Swedish Cream

This deliciously creamy treat only takes about 15 minutes to prepare. Keep in mind that you will need at least 4 hours for the Swedish cream to chill and fully set. This makes it a great dessert to make ahead of time for a party or get-together! Here are visual step-by-step instructions for how to make it:

Light Sour Cream: You can use light sour cream if you prefer, but the full-fat sour cream adds to the silky texture. Change the Flavor: You can change up the flavor a couple of ways: You can use vanilla paste or scrape the caviar from a vanilla bean, or you can replace the vanilla altogether with another extract such as coconut, pineapple, lemon, orange, or even add some fresh citrus zest for flavor. Toppings: Instead of berries, you can serve it with a spoonful of your favorite pie filling, lemon curd, caramel or chocolate sauce.

In the Refrigerator: Cover the dessert tightly with plastic wrap until you are ready to serve it. It can be kept in the refrigerator for up to five days. Store leftovers the same way.

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