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By: Diana Posted: 6/15/16 Updated: 2/12/18

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A traditional sweet Russian milk pudding or drink…

A wonderful and healthy Russian milk dessert or drink, it's called Kisel!

A silky milk dessert that comes from my Russian childhood. When I was little, my Mum used to make this for us all the time. It’s silky, sweet and very delicious! And enjoying this dessert brings back a lot of wonderful memories!

RUSSIAN MILK KISEL

This dessert is popular as a drink, or as can thickened and served as dessert that can be eaten with a spoon. The traditional Kisel (or Kissel) is made from sweet berries (can also be called a fruit soup), and the drink is thickened with corn or potato starch. It can be either served hot or cold, and I think that the most popular version in Russia is the liquid one that can be drunk. The dessert comes from the 10th century in Russia, or at least that was when it was first mentioned in history.

This drink/dessert is also popular in Poland, Ukraine, Latvia. Lithuania, Estonia, Sweden, Finland and Denmark. Today I’m sharing with you the milk version, but as I previously mentioned, this can be made with raspberries, gooseberries, strawberries, cranberries, cherries, red currants, prunes, apricots, rhubarb or even hibiscus petals!

A wonderful and healthy Russian milk drink, it's called Kissel!

This is a perfect dessert to enjoy on a beautiful summer afternoon. Kids love it, adults love it, and you will love it as well!

A wonderful and healthy Russian milk dessert or drink, it's called Kisel!

Milk Kisel is also popular as a treatment for heartburn. My favourite way to eat Kisel is cold and when it’s thick so I can eat it with a spoon! It’s a truly lovely dessert that can be made any time of the year!

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A wonderful and healthy Russian milk dessert or drink, it's called Kisel!
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Russian Milk Kisel

Prep Time: 1 min
Cook Time: 6 mins
Total Time: 7 mins
Author: Diana
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Russian silky smooth sweet drink made with milk and starch.
1 serving
Russian silky smooth sweet drink made with milk and starch.

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp corn or potato starch
  • 120 ml milk
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • ¼ tsp vanilla extract optional
  • Berry or fruit syrup optional

Instructions

  • Let the milk boil along with the sugar and starch (that is mixed with a little amount of cold water or milk).
  • Keep stirring while the mixture is boiling for 5-6 minutes. In the last minute add vanilla extract.
  • Remove from heat and pour in glasses or jars.
  • Let it chill a bit, then serve with berry or fruit syrup.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 130kcal, Carbohydrates: 19g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 3g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 12mg, Sodium: 51mg, Potassium: 158mg, Sugar: 18g, Vitamin A: 195IU, Calcium: 136mg

This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.

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  1. munchies and munchkins says

    Posted on 6/23/16 at 13:33

    5 stars
    This sounds delicious, I must try it!! Sounds like a great cause and a great excuse for a drinks party – a chai party sounds wonderful.

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