
Russian kitchen ABCs: Zephyr

Learn the letter 'З' and discover Russian dessert made from fruit puree.
З - Зефир
Zephyr is a light dessert made from fruit puree, named after the ancient Greek god of wind.
As a rule, zephyr is made out of sour apples, sugar and egg whites, adding vanilla and different berries for flavor. Sometimes, a zephyr can also be covered with chocolate.
The closest relative of this dessert is a pastila.