Berry Kissel

Name: Berry Kissel
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Russian
Ingredients: 3 cups mixed berries; 3 cups water; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 3 tbsp potato starch; 1/4 cup cold water

A traditional Eastern European dessert dish made from simmered berries thickened into a silky, fruit-forward pudding with potato starch. It can be enjoyed warm or served chilled in glasses.

25 minEasyServes 4140 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 cups mixed berries
3 cups water
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3 tbsp potato starch
1/4 cup cold water

Instructions

1

Combine 3 cups mixed berries, 3 cups water, and 1/2 cup granulated sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2

Bring the berry mixture to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes until the fruit breaks down.
3

Strain the cooked berries through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl, pressing gently, then return the strained liquid to the saucepan over medium heat.
4

Whisk 3 tbsp potato starch into 1/4 cup cold water in a small bowl until completely dissolved.
5

Slowly pour the slurry into the simmering berry liquid while whisking constantly until the mixture thickens.
6

Remove the saucepan from heat and cool slightly before serving warm or chilled.

Questions

How long does Berry Kissel keep?

Keep it covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days.

Can I halve or double Berry Kissel?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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