Fresh Fruit Gateau

by Tarla Dalal

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White sponge soaked in orange syrup, filled with fresh seasonal fruits and topped with Chantilly cream-this dessert is sure to wow our guests!

Garnished with delicious chocolate curls and fresh fruit, it looks absolutely stunning and delectable!

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Fresh Fruit Gateau recipe - How to make Fresh Fruit Gateau

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Preparation Time: 8 mins Cooking Time: 0 mins Total Time: 8 mins 1Makes 1 gateau (6 wedge )
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Ingredients

1 white sponge (50 mm.(6") diameter)

For The Chantilly Cream
2 cups fresh cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla essence

To Be Mixed Into A Soaking Syrup
2 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp orange squash
1/4 cup water

For The Filling
1 cup sliced mixed fruits

For The Garnish
a few fruit slices
dark chocolate curls

Method

For the chantilly cream

Combine the cream, sugar and vanilla essence in a clean and dry bowl and whisk till soft peaks form.
Keep refrigerated till required.

How to proceed

Slice the cake horizontally into 2 equal layers and divide the cream into 2 equal portions.
Sprinkle the bottom layer of the sponge cake with ½ the soaking syrup.
Spread one portion of the chantilly cream on the soaked layer of sponge.
Top with half the fruits and place another layer of sponge on it.
Sprinkle some more soaking syrup and then spread another portion of the chantilly cream over this layer.
Garnish with the fruits and chocolate curls and refrigerate. Serve chilled.