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No-bake Crema de Fruta
Nothing says festivity more than Crema de Fruta! With varying layers of cool, delicious sweetness. No wonder it is a favorite Filipino Christmas dessert. What's more, this recipe is no-bake and so easy!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 137 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Filipino
Ingredients
- 18-20 pieces ladyfingers
- 1 big can fruit cocktail - drained and juices reserved
- 6 pieces Maraschino cherries (optional)
CUSTARD
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 3 pieces eggyolks
- 2 cups milk
- 1-2 teaspoon vanilla extract
GELATIN
- ½ cup water
- ½ tablespoon gelatin powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 cup reserved fruit cocktail juice
Instructions
CUSTARD
- Warm milk in the microwave for several seconds on high until warm but not boiling.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Add the egg yolks and beat until it becomes pale and smooth. Gradually add the milk while continuously stirring.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over low heat, whisking constantly, until custard thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, 10-12 minutes. Add vanilla extract and stir several times to blend. Remove from heat and let it cool down.
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GELATIN
- Dissolve gelatin and sugar in water. Bring it to a boil over medium heat, stirring regularly to dissolve the lumps and granules.
- Turn off the heat. Add the reserved fruit cocktail juice. Let it cool down.
ASSEMBLY
- Arrange a layer of ladyfingers at the bottom of a 6x8-inch or 7x7-inch pan.
- Pour half of the custard on top and spread evenly. Spread half of the fruit cocktail on top of the custard.
- Create another layer of the ladyfingers, custard and fruit cocktail. You may add some cherries if you like, spaced evenly.
- Lastly, very gently pour the gelatin all over the final layer covering the fruits completely.
- Chill in the fridge for at least an hour or overnight. Best serve cold.
Nutrition Information
Calories
137kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
16mg
(5%)
Sodium
44mg
(2%)
Potassium
166mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
22g
(44%)
Vitamin A
170IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
0.4mg
(0%)
Calcium
102mg
(10%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 137
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 137kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 44mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 166mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 170IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.