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TRADITIONAL GERMAN OBST KUCHEN - FRESH FRUIT FLAN (SPONGE CAKE)



Traditional German Obst Kuchen - Fresh Fruit Flan (Sponge Cake) image

Traditional German Obst Kuchen is a Fresh Fruit Flan with a sponge-type cake base, sometimes with a thin layer of custard, topped with fresh fruit and then sealed with a fruit glaze. Obst Kuchen is very typically served throughout Germany during the afternoon coffee hour, with dollops of freshly whipped cream. One of my favorite toppings is fresh whole strawberries with a red currant or strawberry glaze. Fresh raspberries or other fresh or canned fruits such as kiwis, apricots, cherries, gooseberries, and pineapple are also popular. The traditional pan used is a 10-inch German flan pan, however a torte or springform pan would also work. Adapted from my friend Maite C's Obst Kuchen Boden recipe that was given to me when we were stationed at Ft. Campbell KY.

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 1 German Obst Kuchen, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 lb margarine or 1/4 lb butter, softened
2 eggs, separated
1/4 lb sugar (150 grams or 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar)
1/4 lb flour (150 grams or 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons flour)
1 (1/4 ounce) packet dry yeast
1 teaspoon vanilla (or 1 tablespoon vanilla sugar)
1/2 cup milk (approximate)
2/3 cup prepared custard (optional)
2 -3 cups fresh fruit such as strawberries (or kiwis, apricots, cherries)
1/2 cup fruit jam mixed with a little water, to glaze (red currant, strawberry or apricot jam)
freshly whipped cream, to serve

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In large bowl, beat yolks. Add sugar, softened margarine and yeast. Mix well.
  • Add flour, then vanilla and mix well.
  • In separate bowl beat egg whites until stiff. Add egg whites to flour mixture - then gradually mix in enough milk to give a soft dropping consistency.
  • Grease German flan pan. Add dough to greased pan, spreading evenly with a spatula.
  • Bake at 350F degrees for about 20 minutes until tests done with a toothpick.
  • Remove from oven. Cool in pan on a rack for 15 minutes, then invert on a cake plate or other large plate.
  • Arrange fresh berries or other fresh or canned fruits (kiwi slices, pineapple, gooseberries, apricots, and cherries are nice) on top of the inverted sponge cake (note: you may add a thin custard layer prior to filling with fruit, if you wish). Spread your favorite fruit glaze over the top of the fruit (may use a clear glaze or use strawberry or red currant jelly, or apricot jam). Chill until serving time.
  • Serve with dollops of fresh whipped cream, and a cup of coffee. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.3, Fat 13.5, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 55, Sodium 160.2, Carbohydrate 29.1, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 16, Protein 4.2

SPONGE FRUIT FLAN



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Make and share this Sponge Fruit Flan recipe from Food.com.

Provided by hectorthebat

Categories     Tarts

Time 58m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

0.5 (15 1/2 ounce) can fruit
water
1 (1 pint) packet jelly
pastry flan

Steps:

  • Open the tin of fruit and strain the juice or syrup into a cup. Make up 1/2 pint (2 cupfuls) of the fruit juice by adding water if necessary. Heat the juice and water in a saucepan, until it is just boiling. Remove from the heat and add the jelly. Stir until the jelly melts. Leave a few minutes to cool, then put into the fridge, freezer, or other cold place, until the jelly is half-set. (This will take about 1/2 to 1 hour according to the temperature: the colder it is, the quicker the jelly will set).
  • When the jelly is half-set, arrange the fruit in the sponge flan in pretty patterns. Spoon the half-set jelly on the top and leave in a cool place to set completely (15-30 minutes, depending on the temperature). Leave any spare jelly to set, then mash with a fork and serve separately with any spare fruit. (If the jelly gets too set before you remember to finish the flan, it can be thinned down by carefully adding 1 to 2 tbsp boiling water to the set jelly and stirring hard, to make it soft again).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 601.5, Fat 0.1, Sodium 67.8, Carbohydrate 158.2, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 115.8, Protein 0.3

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