Ábrystir

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Ábrystir is a delicious Icelandic pudding made with colostrum – the first milk from a cow or sheep after giving birth. It has a very rich and thick texture, similar to that of crème brûlée. Ábrystir is consumed as a dessert with sugar, cinnamon, and other sweeteners that are commonly added to enhance its flavor. It can be served cold, lukewarm, or hot, but it is usually warmed a little before being eaten. Ábrystir originated as a homemade specialty made by Icelandic farmers during springtime, when their cows and sheep gave birth. Even today, it remains a rare delicacy because colostrum is not found in any supermarkets and it is only available for a short time after the farm animals give birth to their offpsring.