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Crema de Fruta

Crema de Fruta is one of the more visually appetizing desserts and among the more complicated ones that people often just buy from their favorite bakeshops. This dessert is basically a layer of sponge or chiffon cake, custard, canned fruits and clear gelatin. For me, its the quality and taste of the custard  filling and sponge cake that makes a delicious Crema de Fruta
Here's a recipe for Crema de Fruta


Ingredients 

Custard Filling
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 5 tablespoon flour
  • 3 cups evaporated milk
  • 6 egg yolks
  • 1 cup water
Fruits
  • Fruit cocktail OR a combination of peaches/grapes OR whichever fruits you like
Sponge or Chiffon Cake
  • Just buy from your favorite bakeshop
Unflavored Gelatin
  • Cooked according to package instructions. You may substitute fruit juices instead of water or use a combination. Just estimate the amount of gelatin you will use to the size your container. You can always make a gelatin dessert out of the excess.
Procedure:
Prepare the custard filling. You may use your own custard recipe.
  • Combine and mix well all ingredients in a saucepan.
  • Simmer in low heat while stirring constantly until the mixture thickens.
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool.  
  1. Arrange the first layer of chiffon/sponge cake on the serving dish. Cut if necessary to follow the shape of the container
  2. Spread the cooled custard filling on top on the cake layer. Make sure it's not too thin or too thick.
  3. Place another layer of chiffon/sponge then spread custard. Repeat process to make 3-4 cake layers depending on the depth of your serving container.
  4. On the final cake layer, pour generous amount of custard (but not too thick) then arrange your fruits of choice on top.
  5. Pour the gelatin covering the fruits and refrigerate until the gelatin sets.
  6. Served chilled.
This is just a simple recipe mainly to give the basics of the making crema de fruta. The measurements are just guides as you can adjust the amount according to the size of you containers. Andyou can always tweak the recipe to suit your taste. Enjoy! 

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