Germany Rote Grütze mit Vanillesoße (Berry Compote with Vanilla Sauce)
Rote grütze mit vanillesoße is a delectable summertime treat in Germany. A shimmering red compote made with berries, rote grütze is served with a light vanilla sauce similar to custard (although vanilla ice cream works nicely, too). Use fresh, in-season berries for the most intense fruit flavor.
Recipe Servings: 4
Prep Time
5 minutes
+ 8 hours resting
+ 8 hours resting
Cook Time
1 minute
Total Time
8 hours 6 minutes
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Kosher
Halal
Ingredients
- 4 cups (600 g) fresh red berries (e.g., strawberries, raspberries, red currants, cherries)
- ½ cup (120 ml) red wine
- 4 Tbsp (60 ml) sugar
- 1 1-in (2.5 cm) cinnamon stick
- 2 Tbsp (25 g) cornstarch
- 2 Tbsp (30 ml) water
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk
- 2 egg yolks
- 4 Tbsp (50 g) sugar
- 1 Tbsp (12.5 g) cornstarch
- ¼ tsp (1.5 g) salt
- 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
Directions
- Bring berries, wine, sugar, and cinnamon to a gentle boil. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Whisk cornstarch into water to make a smooth paste. Add mixture to berries and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Pour pudding into serving bowl. Completely cool, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
- Scald milk and then lower heat to keep warm.
- In a separate bowl, whisk yolks, sugar, and salt to a thick froth.
- Gradually add yolk mixture to the milk. Bring to a gentle boil, simmering on low without boiling for 15–12 minutes until it thickens. Keep stirring to prevent sticking.
- Serve sauce warm or cold on top of the rote grütze.
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