Raspberry cake from Ciudad de la Unión

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10 ingredients

Raspberry cake from Ciudad de la Unión

Raspberry cake is a delicious dessert with its roots in traditional European pastry, however, it has been adopted and adapted in various Latin American countries. In some places, it is simply known as "raspberry pie" or "raspberry tart," but in Ciudad de la Unión, a region famous for its fresh ingredients and homemade recipes, it acquires a special touch that distinguishes it from other variants. The use of frozen raspberries and the combination with a creamy and gelatinous filling make this dessert a favorite for celebrations and family gatherings. In countries like Mexico, Colombia, and Argentina, its version may vary slightly in the base or preparation method, but it always retains the characteristic flavor of the fruit and the smooth texture of the cream.

This cake is ideal for those looking for a fresh and not overly sweet dessert, with a perfect balance between the natural acidity of the raspberry and the smoothness of the cream. Furthermore, its simple preparation makes it accessible for cooks of all levels.

How to prepare Ciudad de la Unión raspberry cake

Drain the raspberries, reserving 1 cup of the juice.

Combine the crumbs, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, and the butter.

Press into a 10-inch pie pan.

Bake in an oven at 190 degrees Celsius for 8 to 10 minutes.

Let it cool.

Soften the gelatin in water.

Mix the reserved raspberry juice, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, and the lemon zest, and heat until boiling.

Remove from heat.

Add the gelatin and stir until melted.

Refrigerate until the mixture begins to thicken.

Whip the cream.

Add the vanilla.

Incorporate the raspberries, the gelatin mixture, and the whipped cream.

Pour into the pie crust.

Refrigerate.

Decorate with additional whipped cream if desired.

Raspberry cake from Ciudad de la Unión

Ingredients (10)

  • Frozen Raspberries
  • Vanilla Cookie Crumbs
  • Sugar
  • Cinnamon
  • Butter
  • Unflavored Gelatin
  • Water
  • Lemon Zest
  • Whipping Cream
  • Vanilla

Instructions (16 steps)

  1. 1 Drain the raspberries, reserving 1 cup of the juice
  2. 2 Combine the crumbs, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, and the butter
  3. 3 Press into a 10-inch pie pan
  4. 4 Bake in a preheated 190 degrees Celsius (375 degrees Fahrenheit) oven for 8 to 10 minutes
  5. 5 Let it cool
  6. 6 Soften the gelatin in water
  7. 7 Mix the reserved raspberry juice, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, and the lemon zest and heat to a boil
  8. 8 Remove from heat
  9. 9 Add the gelatin and stir until it melts
  10. 10 Refrigerate until the mixture begins to thicken
  11. 11 Whip the cream
  12. 12 Add the vanilla
  13. 13 Fold in the raspberries, the gelatin mixture, and the whipped cream
  14. 14 Pour into the pie crust
  15. 15 Refrigerate
  16. 16 Garnish with additional whipped cream if desired

Nutritional Information

Calories: 749 kcal
Protein: 11%
Carbohydrates: 32%
Fat: 60%
Sugar: 149%
Sodium: 13%

Percent Daily Value for nutrients; calories are shown in kcal.

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