Rote Grütze Red Berry Pudding
A glossy red berry pudding from northern Germany, just set and bursting with fruit, and happily free from all the major allergens.
- Time30 min plus chilling
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.75 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Tip the frozen berries, grape juice and sugar into a large saucepan. Bring slowly to a simmer and cook for 8 minutes, until the fruit is soft but still holds its shape.
8 min - 2
Mix the cornflour with the cold water until smooth.
- 3
Take the pan off the heat, stir in the cornflour paste, then return to the heat. Stir gently for 2 minutes until the juice turns glossy and thickens.
2 min - 4
Stir in the lemon juice and vanilla. Taste and add a little more sugar if the berries are very sharp.
- 5
Spoon into 6 glasses or one large bowl and leave to cool, then chill for at least 2 hours. It will thicken further as it cools.
120 min - 6
Serve cold, with vanilla sauce, pouring cream or dairy free cream if you like.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
