If there is something that we Spaniards love, it is enjoying a good dessert after a delicious meal. And if that dessert is also a combination of flavors and colors, even better! Therefore, on this occasion, I bring you the recipe for a delicious Red Fruit and Vanilla Cream Cake, perfect to surprise your guests or simply treat yourself.
Ingredients Red fruit cake and vanilla cream:
– For the base:
• 200 grams of Maria type cookies
• 100 grams of melted butter
• 2 tablespoons of sugar
– For the filling:
• 500 grams of cream cheese
• 200 grams of sugar
• 200 ml of whipping cream
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 3 eggs
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 200 grams of fresh red fruits (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, etc.)
– For decoration:
• Fresh red fruits
• Mint leaves
• Powdered sugar
Preparation:
1. We start by crushing the cookies (you can do it with a food processor or simply putting them in a plastic bag and rolling over them with a rolling pin). In a bowl, mix the crushed cookies with the melted butter and sugar until you obtain a homogeneous dough.
2. We line a removable mold with baking paper and spread the cookie dough on the base, pressing well so that it is compact. We put it in the refrigerator while we prepare the filling.
3. In a bowl, beat the cream cheese with the sugar until creamy. Add the whipping cream and continue beating until well combined.
4. Add the eggs, one by one, beating well after each addition. Add the tablespoon of vanilla extract and cornstarch, and continue beating until you obtain a smooth and homogeneous mixture.
5. We remove the mold from the refrigerator and pour the mixture over the cookie base. We distribute the fresh red fruits on top, pressing lightly so that they sink a little into the cream.
6. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 45-50 minutes, until the surface is golden brown and when inserted with a toothpick, it comes out clean.
7. Remove from the oven and let cool completely before unmolding. Once unmolded, we decorate with more fresh red berries, mint leaves and sprinkle a little icing sugar on top.
And our delicious red fruit and vanilla cream cake is ready! A perfect dessert for any occasion, which will surprise everyone with its color and flavor.
As for the vanilla cream, we can use vanilla extract or natural vanilla beans, depending on our preferences and availability. In addition, we can also vary the red fruits used, depending on the season or our personal tastes.
However, it is also important to keep in mind that this cake contains gluten and lactose, so if we have guests with intolerances or allergies, it is important to offer alternatives or adapt the recipe so that everyone can enjoy it.
In short, the Red Fruit and Vanilla Cream Cake is a delicious and colorful option to sweeten any moment. Dare to try it and surprise everyone with your culinary skills!
