Fresh Mushroom Salad (Sienisalaatti — Finland)

1 pound mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons minced chives
1/4 cup whipping cream or half-and-half
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash of pepper

Heat 1 inch salted water, using 1/2 teaspoon salt to 1 cup water, to boiling. Add mushrooms. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 1 minute. Drain and chill.

Add chives. Mix remaining ingredients. Pour over mushrooms and chives; toss. Serve in lettuce cups if desired.

Yields 4 servings.