Summer-Berry Basil Kissel Recipe

Name: Summer-Berry Basil Kissel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 vanilla bean; 1/2 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 cups sweet Muscat such as Val d'Orbieu St.-Jean-de-Minervois; 5 cups picked-over blackberries; 4 cups picked-over raspberries; 1 1/4 cups packed fresh basil sprigs; 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, or to taste; Accompaniment: creme fraiche or sour cream

Servings: persons

1 vanilla bean
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups sweet Muscat such as Val d'Orbieu St.-Jean-de-Minervois
5 cups picked-over blackberries
4 cups picked-over raspberries
1 1/4 cups packed fresh basil sprigs
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, or to taste
Accompaniment: creme fraiche or sour cream

1
Split vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape seeds into a bowl, reserving pod for another use.
2
Whisk in sugar, cornstarch, and salt until combined well.
3
In a saucepan simmer Muscat and 1/8 cup each type of berry 2 minutes.
4
Drain mixture in a sieve set over a bowl, reserving liquid.
5
Transfer cooked berries to a large bowl and stir in remaining fresh berries.
6
Coarsely chop basil.
7
Gradually whisk reserved hot liquid into sugar mixture until smooth.
8
Transfer mixture to pan and stir in basil.
9
Bring mixture to a boil, whisking, and simmer, whisking, 3 minutes.
10
Immediately pour mixture through sieve into berries, discarding basil, and stir until combined well.
11
Stir in lemon juice.
12
Divide kissel among 6 bowls.
13
Chill kissel, covered, at least 2 hours, or until cold, and up to 2 days.
14
Serve kissel with creme fraiche or sour cream.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 vanilla bean, 1/2 cup sugar, 3 tablespoons cornstarch, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Summer-Berry Basil Kissel falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Summer-Berry Basil Kissel

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