Go Back

German Fruit Flan

A delightful and nutritious dessert featuring a light sponge cake, creamy custard, and fresh fruits, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: German
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the sponge cake
  • 3 pieces eggs
  • 1/2 cup sugar for the cake
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tsp baking powder
For the custard
  • 2 cups milk heated until warm
  • 3 pieces egg yolks
  • 1/3 cup sugar for the custard
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the fruit topping
  • 1 cup strawberries, sliced
  • 1/2 cup blueberries
  • 1/2 cup raspberries
For the glaze
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup water

Method
 

Preparation of Sponge Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch flan pan to prevent sticking.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together 3 eggs and 1/2 cup sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  3. Fold in 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup cornstarch, and 1 tsp baking powder until well combined.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared flan pan and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown. Allow it to cool.
Preparation of Custard
  1. In a saucepan, heat 2 cups of milk over medium heat until warm.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 egg yolks, 1/3 cup sugar, and 1 tbsp cornstarch.
  3. Slowly whisk in the warm milk to avoid curdling the eggs. Return this mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat until it thickens.
  4. Stir in 1 tsp vanilla extract for flavor.
Assembling the Flan
  1. Pour the creamy custard over the cooled sponge cake.
  2. Arrange 1 cup strawberries, 1/2 cup blueberries, and 1/2 cup raspberries on top of the custard.
  3. In another saucepan, dissolve 1 tbsp sugar and 1 tsp cornstarch in 1/2 cup water. Simmer until thickened.
  4. Brush this mixture over the fruits to give them a glossy finish.
  5. Chill the flan in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

This flan can be refrigerated for up to 3 days. For freezing, store the sponge cake and custard separately from the fruits.