Rote Grütze
Rote Grütze is a beloved, simple summer dessert from Northern Germany and Scandinavia, essentially a soft, fruit-thickened pudding. It's made by simmering red summer berries—like strawberries, raspberries, and red currants—with sugar and a thickening agent, traditionally potato starch or cornstarch. It is typically served chilled with a pour of cold cream, milk, or a vanilla sauce.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is primarily a source of carbohydrates from both the fruit's natural sugars and added sweetener, with minimal fat or protein unless served with cream. It provides a good amount of Vitamin C and antioxidants from the berries, with a typical serving containing roughly 150-200 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Carbs | 42 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 30 g |
| Sodium | 10 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Vitamin C | 25 mg |
| Manganese | 1.2 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 40 mg |
| Vitamin K | 15 µg |
| Copper | 0.3 mg |
| Phosphorus | 50 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Rote Grütze is a fantastic example of a 'pudding' that relies on fruit and starch rather than eggs or dairy for its texture, making it naturally gluten-free. Its vibrant, jewel-like color and fresh taste are considered the quintessential flavors of a Northern European summer.
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