Rote Grütze (Red Berry Pudding)
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Rote Grütze (Red Berry Pudding)
Description
Rote Grütze (Red Berry Pudding) is a fruit dessert featuring mixed red berries such as raspberries, strawberries, currants, and cherries, combined with red fruit juice, sugar, and vanilla. The berries and juice are brought to a gentle boil, then thickened by adding a dissolved cornstarch mixture. Care is taken to cook just until the fruit softens slightly without turning into puree, keeping some fruit texture intact.
The pudding is sweet with a balance of tartness from the berries, enhanced by the vanilla notes. It has a glossy, thick consistency that continues to thicken as it cools. Optional additions like lemon juice brighten the flavor, and cassis liqueur adds a nuanced fruitiness.
It can be enjoyed warm or chilled, commonly served alongside German vanilla sauce, whipped cream, or ice cream, making it a flexible dessert for different seasons. Stored in the refrigerator in a covered container, it keeps for several days.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 pounds mixed red berries raspberries, strawberries, red currants, sour cherries (or regular); can also add a few blueberries, blackberries, and/or black currants; if using frozen berries you may need a little extra cornstarch for thickening, about 4-5 cups
- 1 cup red fruit juice (e.g. cherry juice)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar (less if you prefer it more tart, more if you prefer it sweeter)
- 1 vanilla bean , cut lengthwise and the inside pulp scraped out (the pulp is what you will use)
- vanilla extract quality pure, 1 teaspoon
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (or more depending on desired thickness; can start with less and add more if you prefer it thicker)
- lemon juice optional, freshly squeezed, to taste
- 1-2 tablespoons cassis liqueur optional, or crème de cassis
Instructions
- Put 4 tablespoons of the red fruit juice in a small bowl or cup and dissolve the cornstarch in it. Set aside.Place the remaining juice in a saucepan along with the berries, sugar and vanilla pulp or vanilla extract. Bring this mixture to a gentle boil, stirring frequently to prevent scorching.Stir in the cornstarch mixture, stirring constantly, and simmer for another 1-2 minutes or until the fruit is softened. Be careful not to overcook the berries, you don't want berry puree. Add some fresh lemon juice to taste and crème de cassis if desired. Let the mixture cool. It will continue to thicken a little as it cools.
- Serve warm or cold with our German Vanilla Sauce, heavy cream, whipped cream, or vanilla ice cream. Store in a covered container in the fridge where it will keep for 3-4 days.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 147 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 147kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 313mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 30g | 60% |
| Vitamin A | 21IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 99mg | 110% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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