Bread jelly with zest

6 servings

15 minutes

Bread kissel with zest is a forgotten masterpiece of Russian cuisine, dating back to times when every crumb of bread had value. This thick, aromatic drink surprises with the combination of simple ingredients transformed into something exquisite. Mandarin zest fills the kissel with sunny notes, black bread adds richness, and honey and cinnamon provide a gentle sweetness. The addition of raisins and prunes makes the flavor multifaceted, while whipped cream adds airiness. Its consistency resembles pudding and is great both warm and chilled. Such kissel not only warms but also brings a cozy nostalgia for old Russian recipes.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 395.9
• Proteins: 7.9g
• Fats: 10.8g
• Carbohydrates: 71.3g

Ingredients

• Mandarin zest: 150 g
• Black bread: 500 g
• Raisin: 100 g
• Prunes: 100 g
• Dried berries: 100 g
• Whipped cream: 250 ml
• Starch: 1 tsp
• Honey: 1 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Crush the stale bread and cut the tangerine peels with scissors. Slightly fry them at the bottom of the pot, pour boiling water to cover the bread, and cook until it turns into a porridge. Then you can add water if you want the jelly to be thinner. Otherwise, it will turn out like bread pudding.

   Required ingredients:

   • Mandarin zest: 150 g
   • Black bread: 500 g

2. Dissolve starch in half a glass of cold water, pour it into the bread while stirring. Add honey and cinnamon, then cool.

   Required ingredients:

   • Starch: 1 teaspoon
   • Honey: 1 tablespoon

3. Pour the jelly into a blender, add raisins and prunes, and blend for about ten seconds. Serve with whipped cream, sprinkled with dried berries.

   Required ingredients:

   • Raisin: 100 g
   • Prunes: 100 g
   • Whipped cream: 250 ml
   • Dried berries: 100 g