Rote Grütze Red Berry Pudding

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Rote Grütze Red Berry Pudding, plated and ready to serve

Rote Grütze — red groats — is the quintessential summer dessert of Northern Germany and Denmark, made when the summer hedgerows overflow with red currants, raspberries, and strawberries, vivid, tart, extraordinary. Traditionally thickened with semolina or cornstarch, this keto version uses chia seeds or xanthan gum to achieve the characteristic jelly-like set. The flavour — intensely fruity, beautifully tart — speaks for itself.

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Ingredients for Rote Grütze Red Berry Pudding

Rote Grütze Red Berry Pudding

A Northern German treasure — a deeply jewelled compote of red and black berries thickened to a shimmering, spoonable pudding and served with a stream of cold cream.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: German
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 165kcal

Ingredients

  • 300 g mixed red berries (raspberries strawberries, red currants)
  • 150 g blackcurrants or blackberries
  • 200 ml water
  • 3 tbsp erythritol
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 tsp xanthan gum (or 3 tbsp chia seeds)
  • 150 ml heavy cream to serve

Instructions

  • Combine berries, water, erythritol, lemon juice, and vanilla in a saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil, stirring. Simmer 5 min until berries burst.
  • Remove from heat. Whisk in xanthan gum very thoroughly — lumps will not dissolve.
  • Pour into serving glasses or a bowl. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Serve cold with a generous pour of heavy cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 165kcal | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Fiber: 4g
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Health Benefits

  • Red and blackcurrants are among the more concentrated commonly available sources of anthocyanins.
  • Berries’ polyphenols are an active area of research regarding their potential role in cognitive health.
  • Xanthan gum is a soluble fibre studied for its potential prebiotic properties.
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