Polish Strawberry Kissel (Kisiel)
Step into the world of Polish desserts with our easy-to-follow recipe for the classic Strawberry Kissel. It's a simple yet delightful treat you'll love to make!
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Ingredients
- 8 oz strawberries 1.5-2 cups or ~225g
- 1.5 cups water
- 3 tablespoons of sugar
- 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
- 5 tablespoons of corn starch
Instructions
- Preparation: Gather ingredients, reserve ½ cup water, and combine strawberries, remaining water, sugar, and lemon juice in a pot.
- Cooking: Boil the mixture, then simmer for 5 minutes.
- Blending: Off heat, blend the strawberries until smooth.
- Reheat: Bring the blended mixture to a boil again.
- Starch Slurry: Mix reserved water with starch, ensuring no lumps.
- Thickening: On low heat, stir in the starch slurry into the pot until thickened.
- Flavor Adjust: Taste and adjust with sugar or lemon juice as needed.
- Serving: Pour into dishes and serve either hot or cooled.
Servings: 4 medium servings