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Velvety Russian Kissel Dessert with Fresh Berries

Name: Velvety Russian Kissel Dessert with Fresh Berries
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: 2 cups mixed fresh berries, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, washed and hulled; 3 cups water; 1/2 cup sugar, adjust to taste; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; Fresh mint leaves; Additional fresh berries for topping

This traditional Russian dessert is a smooth, spoonable treat made with fruit, perfect for a lush ending to any meal.

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·By Ethan Brooks·November 3, 2025

Velvety Russian Kissel Dessert with Fresh Berries — Dessert served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Kissel Base

For the Garnish

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 152 kcal
Protein: 0.5 g
Carbs: 38.5 g
Fat: 0.25 g
Fiber: 2.5 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 609 kcal
Protein: 2 g
Carbs: 154 g
Fat: 1 g
Fiber: 10 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
2 cups mixed fresh berries strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, washed and hulled	120	2	30	1	8
3 cups water	0	0	0	0	0
1/2 cup sugar adjust to taste	387	0	100	0	0
2 tablespoons cornstarch	60	0	14	0	0
1 tablespoon lemon juice	4	0	1	0	0
Fresh mint leaves	2	0	0	0	0
Additional fresh berries for topping	36	0	9	0	2

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Berry Puree

1
Blend the berries
Blend the berries in a blender until smooth.
2
Strain the puree
Pass the puree through a fine sieve to remove seeds.
3
Set aside
Set the seedless puree aside for later.

Preparing the Cornstarch Mixture

1
Dissolve cornstarch
In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in 1/4 cup of cold water.
2
Stir until dissolved
Stir until the cornstarch has fully dissolved.
Tip: ⚠ Ensure the cornstarch is completely dissolved to avoid clumping. 💡 Use a clear glass to verify that all cornstarch has dissolved properly.
3
Set aside
Set aside for later use.

How to Make Velvety Russian Kissel Dessert with Fresh Berries

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Making the Berry Juice
In a saucepan, combine the berry puree, water, and sugar. Heat until the mixture begins to boil.
2
Thickening the Kissel
Slowly add the cornstarch mixture to the boiling berry juice, stirring constantly until thickened.
3
Cooling the Kissel
Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice. Let cool to room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator.