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Mary Berry Sponge Fruit Flan

Mary Berry Sponge Fruit Flan
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A Sponge Fruit Flan is a delicate sponge base baked in a flan tin, filled with custard or cream, and topped with an assortment of fresh fruits such as strawberries, kiwi, blueberries, and mandarins. Mary Berry’s version keeps the base soft yet firm enough to hold the creamy filling, creating a dessert that’s as delightful to look at as it is to eat.

Ingredients

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For the sponge base:

  • 100g self-raising flour

  • 100g caster sugar

  • 100g unsalted butter, softened

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • 1 tbsp milk

For the filling and topping:

  • 300ml custard (homemade or ready-made) or whipped cream

  • Mixed fresh fruits (strawberries, kiwi, raspberries, blueberries, mango, etc.)

  • 2 tbsp apricot jam (for glaze)

  • 1 tbsp water

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven

Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Grease the flan tin with butter and lightly dust with flour.

Step 2: Make the sponge mixture

In a bowl, beat butter, sugar, eggs, flour, baking powder, and milk together using an electric whisk until smooth and creamy.

Step 3: Bake the sponge base

Spoon the batter into the prepared flan tin and spread evenly. Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and springy to the touch.

Step 4: Cool the flan base

Turn the sponge out onto a wire rack. Leave to cool completely before adding the filling. The raised centre of the tin should create a perfect well for your custard.

Step 5: Prepare the custard filling

If using homemade custard, allow it to cool and thicken slightly. Alternatively, use ready-made chilled custard or freshly whipped cream.

Step 6: Assemble the flan

Spoon custard into the centre of the sponge base and spread evenly. Arrange sliced fruits on top in decorative layers, starting from the centre outward.

Step 7: Glaze for shine

Warm apricot jam with water until smooth, then brush lightly over the fruits for a glossy finish.

Step 8: Chill and serve

Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Slice and enjoy chilled.

Find it online: https://maryberrycooks.co.uk/mary-berry-sponge-fruit-flan/