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Kissel
Also known as: Кисель
Russian mixed-berry kissel thickened with potato starch and served hot or cold.
About Kissel
Kissel is a fruit preparation found across Slavic and neighbouring cuisines, with distinct regional forms. This profile fixes a Russian rustic mixed-berry version that keeps the cooked fruit rather than straining it into a drink.
Mixed berries and cranberries give the kissel a sweet-tart fruit flavour, balanced by sugar. Potato starch thickens the liquid without clouding its bright berry character.
The finished kissel is glossy and spoonable, with softened berries suspended in a translucent red-purple base. It can be served warm or chilled and remains looser than a set jelly.
Allergens in this recipe
Allergen details are not yet confirmed.
Ingredients vary by restaurant. Confirm your allergens with staff before ordering.
Ingredients in Kissel
Russian Rustic Mixed-Berry Kissel.
- Frozen mixed berriesSweet-tart fruit base
- Frozen cranberriesTart berry flavour
- WaterCooking liquid
- Granulated sugarSweetness
- Potato starchClear thickener
Ingredient details & uncertainties
Allergen information is incomplete. Unconfirmed details do not establish that an allergen is absent.
- Frozen mixed berries: . The source specifies a frozen mixed-berry blend but does not fix its individual berry composition
- Frozen cranberries:
- Water:
- Granulated sugar:
- Potato starch:
Origins & food traditions
Peter's Food Adventures identifies kissel as a classic Russian and Slavic dessert or drink and supplies a complete rustic mixed-berry recipe that retains the fruit and uses traditional potato starch. This is distinct from the catalogue's existing Latgale cranberry kissel, which is strained, cooled and served with milk.
Cuisines & regions
- Russian Cuisine
- Slavic Cuisine
- Estonian CuisineCatalogue link pending review
- Russian CuisineCatalogue link pending review