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.

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Ingredients (10)

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

Instructions (24 steps)

  1. 1 Drain the raspberries
  2. 2 reserving 1 cup of the juice
  3. 3 Combine the crumbs
  4. 4 sugar
  5. 5 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
  6. 6 and the butter
  7. 7 Press into a 10-inch pie pan
  8. 8 Bake in a preheated 190 degrees Celsius (375 degrees Fahrenheit) oven for 8 to 10 minutes
  9. 9 Let it cool
  10. 10 Soften the gelatin in water
  11. 11 Mix the reserved raspberry juice
  12. 12 the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
  13. 13 and the lemon zest and heat to a boil
  14. 14 Remove from heat
  15. 15 Add the gelatin and stir until it melts
  16. 16 Refrigerate until the mixture begins to thicken
  17. 17 Whip the cream
  18. 18 Add the vanilla
  19. 19 Fold in the raspberries
  20. 20 the gelatin mixture
  21. 21 and the whipped cream
  22. 22 Pour into the pie crust
  23. 23 Refrigerate
  24. 24 Garnish with additional whipped cream if desired