When the holidays arrive, we all dream of a dessert that is quick, fresh and with that Christmas touch that makes you fall in love from the first bite. This recipe combines fruits, softness and citrus aromas in a simple preparation that does not require an oven and is perfect to surprise the family.

In just 15 minutes you will have an elegant, refreshing dessert with a presentation worthy of any celebration. Below you will find a renewed and clear version of the procedure, including the corresponding ingredients.

You can also follow the recipe through the following video from the Hearty Food channel:

Ingredients

• Sponge cake
  • 3 eggs
  • A pinch of salt
  • 80g (2.8 oz) sugar
  • Juice of 1 orange
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • 100 g (3.5 oz) flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
• Cherry layer
  • 150 g (5.3 oz) cherries
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 30 g (1.76 oz) sugar
  • 20 g (0.7 oz) cornstarch (cornstarch)
• Pineapple cream
  • 200 g (7 oz) canned pineapple
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla sugar
  • 30 g (1 oz) cornstarch (cornstarch)
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 50g (1.76oz) condensed milk
  • 100 ml (3.5 fl oz) whipped cream

Step-by-step preparation

1. Prepare the soft and aromatic cake

1. In a bowl, beat the 3 eggs with a pinch of salt until they begin to foam.
2. Add the 80g of sugar and continue beating until you get an airy, clear and bountiful mixture.
3. Add the orange juice and zest to give it that fresh Christmas aroma.
4. Add the 100 g of sifted flour along with the teaspoon of baking powder. Mix with enveloping movements.
5. Pour the batter into a pan and cook until the cake is firm and golden. Let it cool and cut into cubes or layers as you prefer.

2. Layer of cherries with a soft texture

1. In a small pot, place the cherries together with the juice of 1 lemon and the 30 g of sugar.
2. Cook over medium heat until they begin to release their juices.
3. Dissolve the 20 g of cornstarch in a little water and add it to the mixture.
4. Stir until you get a kind of thick compote that will serve as a juicy layer for dessert.
5. Let cool.

3. Silky and sweet pineapple cream

1. Blend the canned pineapple with the vanilla sugar.
2. Take the mixture to a pot and add the 30 g of dissolved cornstarch, along with the juice of 1 lemon.
3. Cook over low heat until thickened.
4. Remove from the heat and add the 50 g of condensed milk.
5. When warm, fold in the 100ml of whipped cream for a smooth, airy texture.

4. Assembling the dessert

In a bowl or individual glasses:

1. Place a sponge cake base.
2. Add a layer of cherries.
3. Top with the pineapple cream.
4. Repeat the layers if necessary and refrigerate to take shape.

In a few minutes you will have a fresh dessert, with contrasting flavors and a perfect presentation for Christmas!

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