Kissel

A Russian and Ukrainian dessert made with red berries and starch, giving a texture somewhere between a compote and a wobbly jelly. It is served chilled, sometimes topped with cream, and is much loved both in summer and in winter.

20 min
4 servings
Easy
Moderate

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Ingredients

Optional extras

100 ml Crème fraîche

Nutrition facts

197 kcal per serving

Protein: 1.2 g
Carbohydrates: 44.7 g
of which sugars: 37.4 g
Fat: 0.3 g
of which saturated fat: 0 g
Fiber: 5.4 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

Put the fruit in a saucepan with 600 ml of water and the sugar, then bring to the boil over medium heat.
Let it simmer for 5 minutes, then roughly mash the fruit with a potato masher and strain if you want a smooth texture.
Dissolve the cornflour in the remaining 150 ml of water, pour it into the pan while whisking and let it thicken for 2 minutes.
Add the lemon juice, pour into serving dishes and leave to cool in the fridge for 2 hours.
Serve chilled, with a spoonful of crème fraîche if you like.