Indulge in a Slice of Summer with this Fruity Delight

Picture a summer day, with a clear blue sky dotted with clouds and a gentle breeze inviting you to relax in the shade of your garden. What could be better in these moments than treating yourself to a slice of fruity sweetness? Today, I want to share with you not just a recipe, but a fragment of my enchanted summer.

I remember when my grandmother used to make this dessert: the aroma of apricots and cherries would waft through the house, signaling that it was time to celebrate the flavors of the season. Now it’s your turn to create magic in the kitchen! Imagine the crunchiness of the base meeting the softness of whipped cream enriched with chopped almonds, followed by the juicy and sweet-tart taste of the syrupy fruits.

So, let me introduce you to this delight: a meeting of creaminess and freshness, perfect for rounding off every summer meal or accompanying your afternoon breaks with flair. Follow step by step the simple and effective instructions I have described above; you’ll see, it will be like bringing those summer moments that remain etched in the heart back to life.

Recipe Notes

• EASE: Easy to make with common ingredients.
• PROS: Perfect for summer, refreshing and delicious.
• TIME: Quick preparation in 35 minutes.
• NUTRITION: Approximately 450 Kcal per serving.
• TWIST: Add vanilla or liquor to the almonds for a special touch.

Ingredients Notes for the Recipe

• Flour: forms the base of the shortcrust pastry, packed with carbs and fiber
• Butter: adds softness and flavor to the pastry
• Egg: binds the dough, rich in proteins and fats
• Canned Apricots and Cherries: sweet and juicy summer fruits
• Whipping Cream: key ingredient for the cream, rich in fats and proteins
• Shelled Almonds: add crunch and flavor, rich in good fats and antioxidants

Nutritional Aspects

This apricot and cherry cake is a celebration of summer flavors and, apart from being delicious, it also offers some interesting nutritional benefits:

• Rich in vitamins thanks to the apricots and cherries.
• Contains healthy fats from the shelled almonds.
• Provides an energy intake of about 450 Kcal per portion.
• A source of complex carbohydrates from the flour.
• Supplies proteins from the egg and cream.

Recipe for Apricot and Cherry Cake, Summer Delight

Recipe for Apricot and Cherry Tart, a summer delight with a crisp pastry base, almond whipped cream, and syrupy fruit. A refreshing and indulgent dessert, perfect for summer!

Servings 8

Prep Time 35 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 55 minutes mins

Ingredients

• 250 g flour
• 100 g butter
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 can apricots in syrup
• 1 can cherries in syrup
• 1 jar cream whipping
• 100 g almonds shelled

Instructions

• In a bowl, mix the flour with the melted butter, egg, some water, and a tablespoon of sugar until you have a homogeneous dough.
• Form the dough into a ball and let it rest for about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, butter a cake pan and preheat the oven to 180°C.
• Roll out the shortcrust pastry in the cake pan, prick the bottom with a fork.
• Bake the cake base until it becomes golden (about 20 minutes).
• Whip the cream with a tablespoon of sugar until it is firm, then fold in half of the finely chopped almonds.
• Spread an even layer of whipped cream on the cooled cake base.
• Drain the apricots and cherries from the syrup and place them on top of the cream layer.
• Finish by sprinkling the remaining chopped almonds over the fruit.

Notes

To add an extra touch to your cake, add a teaspoon of natural vanilla extract or a few drops of almond liqueur to the whipped cream to enhance the flavor. Furthermore, you can decorate the surface of the cake with edible dried petals for an even more captivating visual effect.

Author: Tips4Food

Calories: 450kcal

Course: Desserts

Keyword: Almond Liqueur, Almonds, Apricot and Cherry Cake, Edible Dried Petals, Summer Delight Recipe, summer dessert, Vanilla, whipped cream

Variations of the Apricot and Cherry Cake Recipe

Make your cake your own with these simple twists:

• Sprinkle some cinnamon on the fruit for a spicy touch.
• Swap the almonds for hazelnuts or walnuts for a crunchy variation.
• Experiment with peaches and blueberries instead of apricots and cherries.

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Frequently Asked Questions About the Apricot and Cherry Cake

If you have any doubts or curiosity, here you will find the answers to the most common questions about the apricot and cherry cake.

How can I store the cake?

You can store the cake in the refrigerator for a maximum of 2-3 days, covering it with plastic wrap or an airtight container.

Can I substitute almonds with a different type of nuts?

Yes, you can replace the almonds with walnuts, hazelnuts, or pistachios according to your preference to customize the recipe.

Can I use fresh fruit instead of canned fruit?

Yes, you can use fresh apricots and cherries cut into pieces. Keep in mind that you may need to adjust the amount of sugar based on the sweetness of the fresh fruit.

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