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Oma’s Quick & Easy German Fruit Flan (Obsttorte)

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Oma’s Quick & Easy German Fruit Flan (Obsttorte) is a light, airy sponge cake topped with creamy pudding, fresh fruit, and a glossy glaze. This beautiful yet simple dessert is perfect for warm days, family gatherings, or whenever you want something refreshing and elegant.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 8 slices
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: German
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • For the sponge base:
  • 6 tablespoons (48 g) all-purpose flour
  • 6 tablespoons (78 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon (4 g) baking powder
  • 3 large eggs
  • For the classic topping:
  • 1 package instant vanilla pudding powder
  • 1¾ cups (420 ml) cold milk
  • 1½ cups sliced fresh strawberries
  • ½ cup fresh blueberries
  • For the glaze:
  • 1 cup apple juice or white grape juice, divided
  • 1 tablespoon potato starch

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 360°F (182°C). Grease an 11-inch flan or tart pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and eggs. Beat with an electric mixer for about 5 minutes until pale, thick, and fluffy.
  3. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and level the top.
  4. Bake for 18–20 minutes, until lightly golden and springy. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  5. Prepare the pudding with 1¾ cups cold milk (less than the usual amount). Let it thicken and spread evenly over the cooled cake base.
  6. Arrange sliced strawberries and blueberries decoratively on top.
  7. For the glaze, stir potato starch into ¼ cup of the juice. Bring the remaining ¾ cup juice to a simmer, add starch mixture, and stir until thickened. Spoon glaze over the fruit.
  8. Let the glaze set before serving. Serve chilled.

Notes

  • Use other fruits like kiwi, peaches, raspberries, or bananas.
  • Add a thin layer of jam or chocolate before pudding for extra flavor.
  • Use red berry juice for a colorful glaze.
  • Add fruit and glaze just before serving for best texture.

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