No-bake Crema de Fruta

Ingredients for No-bake Crema de Fruta

• 18–20 ladyfingers
• 1 large can fruit cocktail, drained with juice reserved
• 6 Maraschino cherries, optional
• ⅓ cup sugar
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 3 egg yolks
• 2 cups milk
• 1–2 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup water
• ½ tbsp gelatin powder
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 cup reserved fruit cocktail juice

How to cook No-bake Crema de Fruta

1. 1.Warm the milk until hot but not boiling. Whisk ⅓ cup sugar, cornstarch, and yolks smooth, then gradually whisk in milk.
2. 2.Cook over low heat, whisking constantly, for 10–12 minutes until the custard coats a spoon; stir in vanilla and cool.
3. 3.Stir gelatin and 1 tbsp sugar into water; boil over medium heat until dissolved. Remove from heat, stir in reserved juice, and cool.
4. 4.Line a 6-by-8-inch or 7-by-7-inch pan with ladyfingers. Spread over half the custard and fruit cocktail.
5. 5.Repeat the ladyfinger, custard, and fruit layer; add cherries if using. Gently pour gel over the fruit and chill at least 1 hour.