RUSSIAN BERRY CUSTARD (KISSEL)
One of the oldest ritual foods known to the Slavs is Kissel, a fruit-gelatin-like custard. Today it is still a widely enjoyed home-style dessert. For a more sophisticated flavor, add a few tablespoons of grenadine to the cranberries, or if you are using strawberries or raspberries, a few tablespoons of your favorite berry liqueur. Serve the kissel topped with whipped cream.
Provided by Witch Doctor
Categories Gelatin
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place the berries and 4 cups of the water in a medium size saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until the cranberries pop open or the strawberries or raspberries get somewhat mushy, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Allow to cool slightly, then with the back of a spoon, press the berries through a fine-mesh sieve set over a bowl. Be sure to extract as much juice as possible.
- Return the sieved berries and liquid to the saucepan. Add the sugar and bring to a boil, stirring over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the sugar is completely dissolved, 2 to 3 minutes.
- In a small bowl, dilute the potato starch with the remaining 1 cup water, stirring carefully until there are no lumps. Whisk the mixture into the simmering berry mixture and bring to a boil, stirring vigorously until the mixture thickens.
- Remove from the heat and cool, stirring from time to time. Spoon into serving glasses or bowls and refrigerate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 87.9, Fat 0.1, Sodium 10.4, Carbohydrate 22.2, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 14.2, Protein 0.6
RUSSIAN RASPBERRY
From an old English hot beverages book. I had some raspberry syrup left from some canned raspberries & gave this a go. If you use the syrup you probably won't need the sugar unless you're a sweet tooth. Makes a refreshing change from tea or coffee.
Provided by Mandy
Categories Beverages
Time 2m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix together fruit juices and sugar in a mug.
- Top with boiled water & a slice of lemon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 36.6, Sodium 0.3, Carbohydrate 9.9, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 8.4, Protein 0.1
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