📍 Where this dish comes from: Poznań · Stary Rynek (Old Market Square)
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Kisiel is a thick, jelly-like fruit pudding, traditionally thickened with potato starch and served as a simple everyday dessert or light breakfast topping. This version uses a keto-friendly thickener to achieve the same distinctive, slightly wobbly texture.
What You’ll Need
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 80kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups mixed berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries) fresh or frozen
- 2 cups water
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar-free sweetener
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp xanthan gum
Instructions
- Combine berries and water in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook 8–10 minutes until the berries have broken down.
- Strain through a fine sieve, pressing to extract as much liquid as possible, discarding the solids.
- Return the strained liquid to the saucepan and stir in sweetener and lemon juice.
- Bring to a gentle simmer, then whisk in xanthan gum a little at a time, whisking constantly, until slightly thickened.
- Pour into serving cups or bowls.
- Chill at least 2 hours until set to a jelly-like consistency.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 80kcal | Protein: 1g | Fiber: 3g
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Health Benefits
- Berries provide antioxidant compounds along with fiber.
- A naturally low-calorie dessert well suited to a ketogenic eating pattern.
- Using a sugar-free sweetener avoids the blood sugar spike of a traditional kisiel.