Have you ever made a recipe that uses Danish Dessert? I grew up eating this delicious Raspberry Shortcake Dessert, and its topping is made with Danish Dessert. The cake is a huge family favorite and a staple for birthdays and family parties. Living in Germany, I haven’t been able to find Danish Dessert, so I was super excited to learn that it is actually incredibly simple to make.
All you need to make it yourself is a Kool-aid packet (any berry flavor works great), a cup of sugar, some cornstarch, and water. That’s it. A real Danish Dessert that you purchase at the store runs around three to four dollars. Making the Homemade Danish Dessert costs less than a dollar, more like fifty cents depending on how much your Kool-aid packet costs.
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How to Make HOmemade Danish Dessert
Frequently asked questions about making Homemade Danish Dessert:
What is Danish Dessert?
Danish Dessert is a fruit-flavored, pudding-like dish. It is often used as a glaze or filling for fruit pies, but it can also be served as a pudding, usually with whipping cream on top.
Can I use the Kool-Aid Powder that already has sugar in it? The kind that comes in a canister?
That is a good question. I have not tried that yet, but honestly, I don’t see why it wouldn’t work. If you use the amount suggested for 2 quarts of Kool-aid it should work, just be sure to add the 1/4 cup cornstarch and 2 cups cold water. Follow the cooking instructions, and it should turn out perfectly.
What Kool-aid flavor works best?
Any berry-flavored packet will work. In Germany, I have only been able to find cherry-flavored Kool-aid. If I could find strawberry, I would use that when I make strawberry desserts. If I could find raspberry, I would use that when I make raspberry desserts. If you have access to a wide variety of Kool-aid flavors, pick the same flavor as the fruit you are using.
Why does the water need to be cold?
When mixing water with cornstarch it is always best to use cold, otherwise, you risk the chance of the corn starch clumping.
How many servings does this make?
This (before adding fruit) will make about four half-cup servings. After adding fruit it will make about 8 half-cup servings.
Can I use this recipe to make fresh pie filling?
Yes, you definitely can, you just need to reduce the amount of water to 1 3/4 cup instead of 2 cups. Make sure to add the fruit in while it is still warm, and pour it directly into your prepared pie crust.
- 1 Kool-aid packet (any berry flavor: strawberry, raspberry, cherry)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup corn starch
- 2 cups cold water
- 2-4 cups sliced strawberries or fresh raspberries (optional)
- Combine Kool-aid packet, granulated sugar, and cornstarch in a 1 quart sauce pan. Mix well.
- Add two cups cold water and bring to a boil over medium high heat. Stir constantly.
- As mixture is getting close to coming to a boil it will begin to slightly thicken.
- Once mixture is boiling, turn the heat down to medium or medium low and let it continue to boil (stirring constantly) for 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool completely before adding fruit. If you do not plan to add fruit for a cake topping and want to eat it like pudding, pour danish dessert into prepared dishes and let cool.
- I prefer to let mine cool in the fridge before adding the fruit.
- Enjoy!
Can I sub Splenda for sugar? Sounds like 5 star;)
That’s a good question. I haven’t ever tired it but I can’t see why it wouldn’t work.
Well my goodness.. it couldn’t possibly get any easier !! i have found that Kool aid has so very many uses… I have an old cook book that is nothing but recipes using it…. always was fun. Thanks
Right! So jealous you have that cookbook. How fun! I have a friend that uses lemon Kool-Aid in a tortilla soup recipe and it’s delicious.