Kissel

This article is about a dessert. For other uses, see Kissel (disambiguation).
Kissel
Fruit kissel
Alternative namesKisel, kiisseli (Finnish)
Kisiel (pl. kisiele) (Polish)
Typejelly
Coursedessert or drink
Region or stateCentral and Eastern Europe, Russia and Finland
Main ingredients1) fruit juice (or puree) or milk thickened with cornstarch or potato starch; 2) grain or oat flakes

Kissel or kisel[a] is a simple dish with the consistency of a thick gel, and made of sweet fruit, berry, grains (oatmeal, rye, wheat), peas, or from milk.[1] It belongs to the group of cold-solidified desserts,[2] although it can be served warm.

Fruit kissel is a viscous dish, popular as a dessert and as a drink in Northern, Central, and Eastern Europe.[3][4] It consists of the sweetened juice (or puree[5]) of berries. It is similar to mors, but thickened, usually with cornstarch or potato starch, but arrowroot[6] may be used as a substitute as well. Sometimes red wine, fresh, or dried fruits are added as well.[4] It is similar to the Danish rødgrød and German Rote Grütze.[3] Swedish blåbärssoppa is a similarly prepared bilberry dessert. Kissel can be served either hot or cold, and sometimes paired with sweetened quark or cream. Kissel can also be served on pancakes or with ice cream.


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  4. ^ a b Encyclopedia of Contemporary Russian Culture (2013, ISBN 1136787852), page 73
  5. ^ Anna Szczepańska (1976). "Kisiele". In Maria Szczygłowa (ed.). Dobra kuchnia: żywienie w rodzinie (V ed.). Warszawa: Wydawnictwo „Watra”. pp. 411–414.
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