Crema de Fruta

Crema de Fruta looks so yummmyyy! I'd love to have it for Christmas. It's a dessert just like what we call the Mango Float. Thanks to the maker of this recipe, I'll definitely enjoy it.

Ingredients:

• 1½ cup flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 8 pieces egg yolks
• 2½ cups sugar
• 1 big can fruit cocktail (about 30 ++ ounces)
• 2 tbsp unflavored gelatin
• 4 cups milk
• 1/3 cup butter
• 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
• 2¼ cups water
  

Here's the video:

Procedure:

1. Bake the Sponge Cake

1.1. Sift (salain) the baking powder and 1 cup flour using a flour sifter then set aside

1.2. Put the 4 egg yolks in a mixing bowl and beat until texture becomes thick.

1.3. Add-in ½ cup of sugar slowly while beating the egg

1.4. Slowly add the sifted flour and baking powder mixture and mix the ingredients thoroughly

1.5. Combine 1 cup milk, 2 tbsp butter, and ½ tsp vanilla extract in a sauce pan then cook until butter melts

1.6. Pour the cooked mixture (milk, butter, vanilla extract) into the mixing bowl and mix with the existing concoction until evenly distributed

1.7. Preheat the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit

1.8. Pour the combined mixtures in a baking pan then bake for 23 minutes or until sponge cake is ready

1.9. Set the Sponge Cake aside



2. Distribute the Sweet Syrup on top of the Sponge Cake

2.1. Heat the saucepan and place ¼ cup of sugar

2.2. Add ¼ cup of water immediately and cook until the sugar completely dissolves then let cool for a few minutes

2.3. Distribute the sweet syrup on top of the sponge cake (I apply the syrup using a brush)



3. Put a layer of Custard on top of the Sponge Cake

3.1. Combine the ½ cup flour, 1 cup sugar, and 3 cups milk in a saucepan then cook while stirring until the mixture thickens

3.2. Put some of the cooked mixture on the bowl where the 4 egg yolks are placed and mix well

3.3. Pour-in the “egg yolk - cooked mixture combination” back in the saucepan (with the rest of the ingredients) then mix until texture is thick enough (this is now the custard)

3.4. Apply the layer of custard evenly on top of the Sponge cake



4. Drain the liquid concentrate from the fruit cocktail and set aside.

5. Put all the fruit cocktails on top of the custard layer. Make sure to place them evenly

6. Dilute the gelatin in 2 cups of water

7. Heat the saucepan then pour the diluted gelatin and fruit cocktail concentrate and bring to a boil

8. Immediately after boiling, turn off the heat and let cool down until temperature is a little above normal room temperature

9. Pour the gelatin mixture on top of the fruit cocktail layer

10. Refrigerate (preferably overnight)

11. Serve chilled for dessert. Share and Enjoy!

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Spaghetti | How To Make Filipino-style Spaghetti

Spaghetti is just one of the pasta foods really loved by Filipinos especially the kids. Also, spaghetti is one of the most loved foods in Filipino cuisine. Unlike Italian spaghetti, Filipino spaghetti runs on the sweet side because of added sugar. My nephews would often ask me to go to Jollibee just to eat Jolly Spaghetti. Well, instead of going out to the Malls, why not make our own Filipino-style spaghetti.

Here's a perfect guide on how to make Filipino-style spaghetti:

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs Spaghetti
• 1 big bottle Banana Catsup
• 1 big can Tomato sauce (approximately 4 cups)
• ½ cup Tomato Paste
• 1 tsp Garlic, minced
• 1 ½ lbs Ground Meat (pork or beef)
• 4 pcs Hotdogs, sliced
• Brown Sugar
• 1 medium sized Onion, diced
• Cheddar Cheese
• 2 tbsp Salt
• 36 ounces Water (about 1 liter)
• 4 tbsp Cooking Oil

Procedure:

1. In a large pot, pour the water in and bring to a boil.
2. Put in the salt and oil.
3. Add the Spaghetti Noodles and cook until tender (see package for cooking time) then set aside
4. Using a separate pan, sauté the garlic and onions
5. Put in the ground meat and let cook for 5 minutes
6. Add the hotdogs and cook for 2 minutes
7. Put in the tomato sauce, banana catsup, tomato paste, and brown sugar then simmer for 15 to 20 minutes
8. Place the sauce on top of the cooked noodles and add some cheese
9. Serve hot. Enjoy!

When my sister makes a Filipino-style spaghetti, she doesn't add tomato sauce and tomato paste because it makes the spaghetti sauce taste sour. She just use UFC banana catsup. Her kids love the sweet and spicy spaghetti.

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Pasta Salad | How To Make Macaroni Salad

Talking about pasta salad, I love macaroni salad very much. On special occasions like birthdays, Christmas noche buenas, New Year's Eve, wedding anniversaries or even death anniversaries, macaroni salad is always included in the menu. Here's a simple and easy step-by-step procedure on how to make macaroni salad.

Ingredients:

• 16 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked
• 1 lb boneless chicken breast, boiled and cubed
• 1 ½ cup pineapple chunks
• 1 cup Spanish onion
• 1 cup raisins
• 3 hard boiled eggs, chopped
• 2 cups mayonnaise (can be 1 cup mayo and 1 cup miracle whip)
• 1 ½ cup Cheddar cheese, cubed
• 2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper

Procedure:

1. Cook the macaroni as directed in the package
2. Place the macaroni in a large container
3. Add the mayonnaise (and /or miracle whip) and mix well
4. Put-in the minced onions and mix well
5. Place the cheddar cheese in and mix again
6. Now, add the chicken and distribute evenly
7. Put-in the pineapple chunks, boiled eggs, and raisins and mix well
8. Add salt and pepper to taste
9. Chill inside the refrigerator for about an hour
10. Serve chilled. Enjoy!

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