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German Fruit Flan – A Light, Elegant Dessert with Fresh Fruit and Cream


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  • Author: Diva
  • Total Time: 47 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A classic German fruit flan with a light sponge cake base, topped with vanilla custard and an assortment of fresh fruits, finished with a glossy fruit glaze.


Ingredients

  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 cups milk (for custard)
  • 1 packet vanilla pudding powder
  • 2 tbsp sugar (for custard)
  • 2 cups mixed fresh fruit (strawberries, kiwi, peaches, berries)
  • 1 cup clear fruit glaze or apricot jam


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a flan or springform pan.
  2. Beat eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy, then mix in vanilla extract.
  3. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together and gently fold into the egg mixture.
  4. Add milk and mix just until combined.
  5. Pour batter into the pan and bake for 18–22 minutes until lightly golden.
  6. Allow cake base to cool completely.
  7. Prepare vanilla pudding according to package instructions using milk and sugar.
  8. Spread custard evenly over the cooled cake base.
  9. Arrange fresh fruit decoratively on top of the custard.
  10. Warm fruit glaze or jam and brush gently over the fruit.
  11. Chill for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Use seasonal fruits for best flavor.
  • Ensure the cake is fully cooled before adding custard.
  • Best served the same day.
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 22 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: German