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