20 Quick and Delicious Kissel Recipes
Source: Andrey Cherkasov, AdobeStockThere are far more varieties of kissel than immediately come to mind. Depending on its thickness, it can be both a drink and a full-fledged dessert. Oat, milk, rye, fruit, berry, and many more – you'll find the best 20 kissel recipes in this collection!
1. Redcurrant Kissel
Source: pinterest.comAny classic kissel is prepared according to this principle.
You will need: 1 liter of water, 1.5 tbsp potato starch, 1 cup redcurrants, 4-5 tbsp sugar.
Preparation: Remove leaves and twigs from the redcurrants. Boil water, add berries and sugar, and simmer for 10 minutes over low heat. Strain the mixture through a colander and return to the stove. Dissolve starch in a small amount of water, pour it into the boiling compote, and cook the kissel, stirring, until it thickens.
2. Cranberry Kissel
Source: sportobzor.ruTo make it even brighter and more aromatic, we'll add fragrant spices.
You will need: 200 g cranberries, 5 tbsp sugar, 1.5 tbsp starch, 1 liter of water, 2 pinches each of ground cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
Preparation: Place cranberries in a saucepan, add 100 ml of water, bring to a boil, and mash with a potato masher. Add the remaining water, sugar, and spices, and simmer for 10 minutes over low heat after it boils again. Strain through a sieve and return the compote to the stove. Dissolve starch in another 100 ml of water, pour into the boiling broth, and cook the kissel, stirring, until it thickens.
3. Oat Kissel with Kefir
Source: dzen.ruLet's move on to more original options. It's also called Izotov's Kissel.
You will need: 200 g unhulled oats, 200 ml kefir, 1.5 liters of water, 100 g oat flakes.
Preparation: Pour kefir over oat flakes and oats, close in a jar, and leave in a warm place for 24 hours. Then strain this liquid, mix with water, bring to a boil, and cook the kissel over low heat until desired thickness.
4. Milk-Banana Kissel
Source: ok.ruA delicious and sweet kissel, with no added sugar.
You will need: 500 ml milk, 1/2 banana, 1 pinch vanilla, 2-3 tsp starch.
Preparation: Blend milk with banana and vanilla. Place the mixture on the stove and bring to a boil. Pour in starch dissolved in water or milk, and cook the kissel a little longer, stirring, until it thickens.
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5. Kissel with Grapes and Berries
Source: pinterest.comVery healthy, rich in vitamins, and with an original taste.
You will need: 1 liter of water, 150 g each of grapes, blackcurrants, and redcurrants, 50 g corn starch, 100 g sugar.
Preparation: Sprinkle berries with sugar and heat them for 10 minutes over low heat, stirring. Then mash everything with a potato masher and strain through a sieve. Add water to the berry concentrate and bring to a boil. Dissolve starch in a small amount of water, pour into the kissel, and cook a little longer, stirring, until desired thickness.
6. Oat Kissel with Sea Buckthorn and Orange
Source: recepty-s-kaloriyami.ruIncredibly aromatic and appetizing kissel, and it also boosts immunity.
You will need: 1 cup oat flakes, 2 cups water, 100 g sea buckthorn, 1 orange, 1 tbsp honey.
Preparation: Pour water over oats and leave in a warm place for 24 hours, covered. Add sea buckthorn berries and orange juice, blend everything, and strain through a sieve. Cook the kissel over low heat until slightly thickened and add honey.
7. Pumpkin Kissel
Source: willcomfort.ruFor its preparation, we recommend using freshly squeezed orange juice.
You will need: 100 g pumpkin, 200 ml orange juice, 1 tbsp starch, sugar to taste.
Preparation: Bake pumpkin pulp in the oven until soft. Blend it with sugar and orange juice. Place everything over low heat and bring to a boil. Dissolve starch in a small amount of water, pour into the kissel, and cook for a couple more minutes, stirring, until it thickens.
8. Coffee Kissel
Source: semeyniy63.ruWe bet you'll try such an exotic kissel for the first time!
You will need: 2 tbsp ground coffee, 450 ml water, 1/2 cup milk, 1-2 tbsp starch, 2-3 tbsp sugar, spices to taste.
Preparation: Brew coffee using any convenient method and strain. Dissolve starch in cold milk. Bring coffee to a boil, gradually pour in the milk mixture, and cook for a couple of minutes until it thickens. Add sugar and spices and stir the kissel.
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9. Chocolate Kissel
Source: gastronom.ruTry making kissel with different types of chocolate.
You will need: 500 ml milk, 1/4 cup water, 1 tbsp starch, 1 tbsp sugar, 30 g chocolate, 2 pinches vanilla.
Preparation: Place vanilla, chocolate, and milk in a saucepan, bring to a boil, and cook until the chocolate dissolves. Add sugar if desired, then pour in starch dissolved in water. Cook the kissel for a couple of minutes until thick.
10. Milk Kissel with Raisins
Source: youtube.comOptionally, add some chopped nuts.
You will need: 500 ml milk, 50 ml water, 40 g honey, 20 g sugar, 15 g starch, 30 g raisins.
Preparation: Mix honey with starch and warm water until dissolved. Rinse and dry raisins. Bring milk to a boil, add raisins with sugar, and pour in the honey mixture, stirring. Bring the kissel to a boil again and remove from heat.
11. Apple Kissel with Semolina
Source: make-eat.ruSemolina kissel is a light and healthy breakfast for children and adults.
You will need: 2 tbsp semolina, 250 g apples, 50 ml water, 1/2 cup milk, sugar to taste.
Preparation: Peel and arbitrarily chop apples, pour in water, and stew over low heat for about 10 minutes until soft. Bring milk to a boil and gradually add semolina, stirring. Add sugar and cook until dissolved. Blend the apple mixture, add semolina, and blend the kissel again.
12. Dried Fruit Kissel
Source: domstrousam.ruEspecially for all lovers of uzvar and dried fruit compotes.
You will need: 2 liters of water, 200 g dried fruits, 100 g sugar, 45 g starch.
Preparation: Thoroughly rinse dried fruits, add sugar and water, bring to a boil, and cook for 20 minutes over medium heat. Let it cool slightly, strain, and return to the stove. Dissolve starch in a small amount of water and pour into the compote. Bring everything to a boil again and remove from heat.
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13. Berry Kissel with Rye Flour
Source: vk.comReturning to old classic kissel recipes, try this option!
You will need: 200 ml water, 1 cup berries, 40 g sugar, 25 g rye flour.
Preparation: Boil water with berries and sugar, cook for a couple of minutes, and strain through a sieve. Bring the compote to a boil again. Mix rye flour in a small amount of water to avoid lumps. Gradually pour it into the compote and cook the kissel until it thickens.
14. Oat Kissel with Butter
Source: tursar.ruAdd fresh fruits or berries before serving.
You will need: 1 cup oat flakes, 2-3 cups water, 1 tsp butter.
Preparation: Pour warm water over oats and leave in a warm place for 24 hours. Strain the porridge, squeeze out the pulp, and cook the kissel over low heat for about 10-15 minutes until it thickens. Finally, stir in the butter.
15. Kissel with Honey and Flax Seeds
Source: mirtesen.ruAnother incredibly original kissel, healthy for you.
You will need: 600 ml water, 2 tbsp flax seeds, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp lemon juice.
Preparation: Grind flax seeds into flour and mix it in a small amount of water to avoid lumps. Add the remaining water, mix again, and bring the mixture to a boil. Pour in honey and lemon juice, mix again, and remove the kissel from heat.
16. Kissel with Rice Flour
Source: ourfoods.ruInstead of regular milk, you can make it with plant-based milk.
You will need: 500 ml milk, 40 g rice flour, 10 g sugar, 15 g vanilla sugar.
Preparation: Place milk over medium heat, add rice flour, and whisk, continuing to heat. Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring. Add both types of sugar and cook the rice kissel for a couple more minutes.
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17. Kissel with Gelatin
Source: aroma-avenue.ruA small amount of gelatin performs the same thickening function.
You will need: 200 g berries to taste, 20 g gelatin, 3 tbsp sugar, 2 liters of water.
Preparation: Pour water over berries with sugar, cook for 10 minutes over low heat, and strain through a colander. Ladle out some compote, dissolve gelatin in it, and leave for 10 minutes. Return the compote to the stove, immediately add the gelatin mixture, bring everything to a boil, stirring, and remove the kissel from heat.
18. Rhubarb Kissel
Source: fermilon.ruRhubarb is an excellent addition to compotes and jams. And now let's make kissel from it!
You will need: 1 liter of water, 500 g rhubarb, 100 g sugar, 1.5 tbsp starch.
Preparation: Peel rhubarb stalks, cut into cubes, and sprinkle with sugar. Add water, bring the compote to a boil, cook for a couple of minutes, and drain through a colander. Bring the compote to a boil again. Dissolve starch in a small amount of water, pour into the mixture, stir, and cook the kissel until it thickens.
19. Buckwheat Flour Kissel
Source: pinterest.comIf you want to make it sweet, use honey.
You will need: 3-4 tbsp buckwheat flour, 1.2 liters of water, 1 tbsp olive oil.
Preparation: Mix buckwheat flour and 200 ml of water to avoid lumps. Boil the remaining water and gradually pour in the flour mixture, stirring. Cook the kissel for 5-10 minutes until desired thickness, add olive oil, and remove from heat.
20. Coconut Milk Kissel
Source: koolinar.ruAnd to make the kissel even tastier, we suggest adding some berries!
You will need: 400 ml coconut milk, 750 ml water, 200 g berries to taste, 3 tbsp potato starch, sugar to taste.
Preparation: Mix coconut milk and 600 ml of water, and bring to a boil. Blend berries and strain them through a sieve. Add the pulp to the milk, bring to a boil again, and cook for a couple of minutes.
Strain the milk mixture again through a sieve. And bring to a boil once more. Dissolve starch in the remaining water, pour it into the coconut milk, and stir. Add berry puree and sugar to taste, cook the kissel for a couple more minutes, and remove from heat.
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