Crema de fruta is a Colombian dessert made with a variety of fruit, sugar, and cream. It is traditionally served cold and is a popular treat in many Latin American countries. While crema de fruta is delicious, it can also be very high in calories and sugar. However, there are ways to make crema de fruta that is healthier without sacrificing taste. This article will provide you with a recipe for a healthier crema de fruta that is lower in calories and sugar, but still just as delicious as the traditional recipe.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
CREMA DE FRUTA
Crema de Fruta with delicious layers of from-scratch sponge cake, sweet custard, and fruit gelatin is sure to wow the crowd! It's the perfect holiday or any time of the year treat!
Provided by Lalaine Manalo
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease and line the bottom of an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper.
- Sift the cake flour into a bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of the sugar and the salt to the bowl and whisk to combine. Sift the mixture again two more times.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the eggs and the remaining sugar. Use the whisk attachment to beat the mixture at medium speed until fluffy, thick and pale. The mixture should have tripled in volume and is comparable to a softly whipped cream.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix it in gently using a rubber spatula.
- Add the flour mixture in three additions. Gently fold in, making sure not to deflate the volume too much.
- Place the melted butter in a large mixing bowl.
- Scoop about one cup of the batter and mix it into the butter. Stir until well incorporated and fold the mixture back to the rest of the batter.
- Pour into the prepared baking pan and bake for about 17-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean. Cool cake slightly in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine milk, sugar, and all-purpose flour until well smooth and well blended.
- Cook, stirring regularly until mixture is thick but spreadable.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the butter, vanilla and egg yolks. Allow to cool completely and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, combine fruit cocktail juice, water, and sugar. Bring to a boil.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the gelatin powder until it is dissolved. Set aside to cool.
- Transfer the cooled cake into a square glass dish of the same size.
- Spoon the cooled custard over the cake and spread evenly to coat.
- Arrange the fruit cocktail in an even layer over the custard.
- Pour the gelatin over the fruit cocktail. Allow it to set for about 30 minutes and then refrigerate to firm and cool completely for about 6 hours or overnight. Slice into serving sizes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 358 kcal, Carbohydrate 55 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 141 mg, Sodium 158 mg, Sugar 40 g, ServingSize 1 serving
25 OF THE MOST AMAZING CREMA DE FRUTAS RECIPES
Provided by Eat Wine Blog Team
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Pick a recipe from the list above
- Click the recipe name and visit the website
- Collect the ingredients and cook the food
- Enjoy - don't forget to leave a review
HEALTHIER CREMA DE FRUTA
This is a Filipino dessert that's very easy to make using broas or ladyfingers as the cake sponge. This recipe is healthier than regular crema de fruta because I reduced the amount of sugar and fat.
Provided by CDegracia
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Filipino
Time 9h10m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine evaporated milk, milk, sugar, 1/2 cup water, flour, and egg yolks in a tempered glass bowl (such as Pyrex®).
- Fill a large bowl with ice water, creating an ice bath.
- Place milk mixture in a large saucepan of boiling water; cook, whisking constantly, until custard thickens and reaches a temperature of 170 degrees F (77 degrees C), 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer bowl to ice bath to cool the custard.
- Mix 1 1/4 cup water, 1 cup heavy syrup from fruit cocktail, gelatin, and lemon juice together in a separate saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until gelatin dissolves, 10 to 12 minutes. Refrigerate gelatin mixture until cooled, about 30 minutes.
- Layer ladyfingers in the bottom of a deep 9x13-inch dish; top with a custard layer and fruit cocktail layer. Repeat layering with remaining ingredients, ending with gelatin mixture covering the last fruit layer. Refrigerate until set, 8 hours to overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 calories, Carbohydrate 49.9 g, Cholesterol 182.7 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 123.7 mg, Sugar 28.6 g
CREMA DE FRUTA
Enjoy this fruit gelatin dessert.
Provided by RONALD UY
Categories Cake Recipes
Time 4h35m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Butter a 9x13 inch oval, glass baking dish.
- To prepare cake: Beat 6 eggs until fluffy. Beat in 3/4 cup sugar until smooth and thick. Fold in 1 1/4 cups cake flour, nutmeg and salt. Stir in melted butter. Pour into prepared pan.
- Bake 15 to 20 minutes, until center springs back when lightly touched. Let cool 10 minutes in pan before transferring to wire rack to cool completely. Split cake horizontally into two layers.
- To prepare filling: combine 1 cup sugar, 1/3 cup cake flour, 5 egg yolks, water and vanilla in a medium saucepan over low heat. Cook and stir until thickened, 15 minutes. Let cool completely.
- To prepare topping: Place reserved juice in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in gelatin and continue stirring until completely dissolved. Set aside.
- To assemble: Return bottom cake layer to glass dish. Spread half the filling over the layer. Top with remaining layer and remaining filling. Arrange fruit cocktail on top and cover with gelatin mixture. Chill 4 to 8 hours, until set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Carbohydrate 33.8 g, Cholesterol 128.7 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 92.5 mg, Sugar 24 g
Tips:
- Use frozen fruit for a thicker, creamier texture.
- Add Greek yogurt or cottage cheese for a protein boost.
- Sweeten with honey, maple syrup, or agave nectar instead of refined sugar.
- Add a scoop of protein powder for a post-workout snack or meal.
- Garnish with fresh fruit, nuts, or seeds for extra flavor and texture.
Conclusion:
Crema de fruta is a delicious and refreshing beverage that enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to cool down on a hot day or to enjoy as a healthy snack. With so many different variations available, there is sure to be a recipe that everyone will love. So next time you are looking for a healthy and refreshing treat, give crema de fruta a try.
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