Red Berry Pudding (“Rote Grütze”)

This Red Berry Pudding (“Rote Grütze”) used to be one of my favorite summer treats. There is nothing better than a cold, delicious rote Grütze when it is hot outside. I had a massive craving for it a few weeks ago, but the days of buying one which includes loads of starches, sugars, and additional fillers felt over. So, I looked at a recipe and played with it to make it with less sugar and gluten-free. It turned out brilliantly and I have made it quite a few times since, because it is simply so easy to make!

What You Will Find In This Post

• What is a red berry pudding (“Rote Grütze”)
• What are typical ingredients in a red berry pudding?
• Why is this red berry pudding good for you?
• Easy Swaps and Questions
• How to adjust this recipe to your individual dietary requirements
• Other delicious desserts on the blog

What Is a Red Berry Pudding (“Rote Grütze”)?

Rote Grütze (pronounced ROH-tuh GRUET-suh) is a classical dessert in both Scandinavia and Northern Germany. It is made from red berries and cooked into a pudding or compote-like consistency. The translation means “red groats” which refers to how it used to be made originally, using groats to thicken the mixture. Nowadays, it is more common to use a combination of red berries and some form of starch, which we will keep gluten-free in our version.

What Are Typical Ingredients In a Red Berry Pudding?

Red berry puddings are usually a sweet-tart dessert made from red berries. However, what kind of berries you are using is totally up to you. I used a mixture of blueberries, blackberries, and mainly currants, as they provide that tart flavor. However, you could also use cherries, strawberries, raspberries, or black currants. The beauty of this recipe is that you can create and make it seasonal all year long! If you are using larger fruits such as strawberries, blackberries, or cherries, be sure to roughly chop or cut them so that all the berries have a similar size.

Why Is This Red Berry Pudding (“Rote Grütze”) Good For You?

Berries!! Need I say more?! Amongst one of the most nutritious foods you can eat – they are an absolute nutritious powerhouse which you do not want to miss. Berries are loaded with antioxidants and highly anti-inflammatory, which help to protect your body against free radicals, and DNA damage. Berries are also excellent in fiber, both the soluble and insoluble kinds. You know that I rave about fiber all the time. It both allows everything to pass through nicely in your gut and tract, cleanses, and provides the good bacteria in your gut with feeding ground. If you need any more convincing, in initial test tube and humans studies, berries have also been shown to increase insulin sensitivity and protect your cells against high blood sugar levels. What more does one want?

Easy Swaps and Questions

How long does this red berry pudding (“Rote Grütze”) keep in the fridge? If you store the Rote Grütze in an air-tight container it should last for a minimum of 3 days.

Can I also make a white version out of this red berry pudding? Yes, you could use white currants and fruits such as peaches, pears, or gooseberries. You would also need to swap the red grape juice for white grape juice.

Can I freeze this red berry pudding (“Rote Grütze”)? Yes, you could freeze the dish (in small batches), but it might become a bit more loose when defrosting.

How to adjust this recipe to your individual dietary requirements

This recipe is gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, and nut-free. Due to the starch and sugar being used it is not recommended for the paleo lifestyle, but can be enjoyed by all other dietary requirements.

Other Delicious Desserts on the Blog

If you need any more inspiration for delicious, easy desserts look no further than the below:

• Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble
• Gluten-free Baked Apple Tiramisu
• Ricotta Cream with Cherry Compote
• Coconut Milk Rice with Mango
• Strawberry Cheesecake Mini Dessert Cups

And there you have it for this week! I hope you enjoy this amazing Red Berry Pudding (“Rote Grütze”) as much as we do over here!! As always, please leave a message, comment, or a rating if you are making this recipe. They help others to find those recipes on the site that are most loved as well. Thank you and enjoy!