Chajá
HB-0438 · Hand-built original · Uruguayan
Meet Chajá, Uruguay's most cloud-like dessert. This airy creation layers soft sponge with crisp meringue, billowing whipped cream and a generous helping of fresh fruit. Light yet indulgent, it is a true showstopper that looks every bit as lovely as it tastes. This heavenly treat brings a slice of Uruguayan tradition straight to your table.
UruguayanDessert1–2 servings1959 kcalVegetarianHigh FiberRenal
Main ingredient: eggs
Pairs well with: coffee, vanilla ice cream, fresh berries, whipped cream
Servings:1quantities adjust to match
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 3½ oz sugar
- 3½ oz plain flour, sifted
- 1 packet (about ¼ oz) vanilla sugar
- 13½ Tbsp double cream
- 3 tablespoons sugar, for the cream
- 7 oz fresh peaches or strawberries, sliced
- 2 ready-made meringue nests, crushed (about 1¾ oz)
- 2 tablespoons dulce de leche (optional, canonical filling)
Method
- Heat the oven to 350°F. Line the base of a 8 in springform pan.
- Whisk the egg yolks with the 3½ oz sugar and vanilla sugar until pale and thick. Whisk the whites to stiff peaks and fold into the yolks, then fold in the flour gently.
- Pour into the pan and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden and springy. Cool completely, then split horizontally into two layers.
- Whip the cream with the 3 tablespoons sugar to soft peaks.
- Spread the bottom layer with dulce de leche if using, then with half the cream, half the fruit, and half the crushed meringue.
- Top with the second layer, cover with the remaining cream, and decorate with the remaining fruit and meringue. Chill for at least 1 hour before slicing.
Nutrition (per serving, where published)
1959 kcalCalories
40.6 gProtein
264.4 gCarbs
89.1 gFat
68.7 gSaturates
10.1 gFibre
16 gSugars
295 mgSodium
568 mgCholesterol
1334 mgPotassium
214 mgCalcium
12.7 mgIron
1 servingServing
Estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data