Oma's Quick & Easy Fruit Flan (Obsttorte)

by: Gerhild Fulson  / Oma Gerhild shares easy, authentic German recipes you can trust, rooted in family tradition and featured in her cookbooks.

Published: August 15, 2015, Updated: May 18, 2025

Here's a delicious and easy German fruit flan, known as obsttorte, that's perfect for summer gatherings or as a refreshing side dish.

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It really is quick ... just one hour from start to finish. Mix the batter in one bowl, bake it in a flan pan, and then have fun getting creative with the fruit. This obsttorte is ratze fatze (easy peasy) and so wunderbar to serve. Every time I make it, I fill it differently ... and it's always delicious.

Top Tips For Best Results

1. Prevent Sogginess: Spread a thin layer of melted chocolate, Nutella, or vanilla pudding on the sponge base before adding fruit to act as a moisture barrier.
2. Choose Fresh Fruits: Opt for seasonal fruits like strawberries, kiwis, and blueberries for the best flavor and presentation.
3. Apply a Glaze: Brushing the fruit with a clear glaze made from apple jelly or apricot preserves adds shine and helps keep the fruit fresh longer.
4. Chill Before Serving: If possible, put in fridge for at least an hour before serving.

Obsttorte Fillings

Strawberries, kiwi, and blueberries over vanilla pudding on the Obsttorte.

In the photo above, I used what I had ... instant vanilla pudding, strawberries, a few blueberries, and sliced kiwi. You can use whatever fruit you like, even canned. Or try spreading Nutella and topping with berries.

A layer of pudding or chocolate helps keep the sponge from getting soggy. That’s one of the best things about this obsttorte. It’s so versatile and fun to make your own.

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Tasty Ideas from Our Readers

• "Mine would be filled with fresh strawberries and whipped cream!!
• "I put banana pudding underneath that way it does not get all mushy."
• "A little vanilla crème on the bottom, topped with strawberries and clear glaze."
• "Canned peaches (save the juice, add gelatin and pour over the peaches) and whipped cream, dust with cinnamon."
• "Strawberries, blueberries, and peaches and a glaze."
• "Nutella and strawberries with lots of whipped cream."

The one below is piled high with fresh blueberries and a clear glaze. Don't forget to serve with whipped cream or ice cream!

lots of blueberries and a clear glaze on this obsttorte

Strawberry jam covered with strawberries and bananas. Right after this photo, I covered with a glaze.

In the version above, I used halved strawberries and banana slices over a layer of strawberry jam, then topped it with a red gelatin glaze. You can use a Dr. Oetker fruit glaze or make your own with berry juice (see below).

Sometimes I spread vanilla or banana pudding instead, just as lecker. And when I use pudding, I often skip the gelatin glaze altogether.

Strawberry and Blackberry Fruit Flan with a layer of vanilla pudding

Above is the version with vanilla pudding (the instant kind, so easy). Homemade custard would be wonderful too. I topped it with strawberries and blackberries and served lightly sweetened whipped cream on the side. So good!

How to Make Tortenguss (Fruit Glaze)

For a clear glaze, use apple or white grape juice. For a red glaze, use red berry or grape juice. No juice? Use water with a splash of lemon juice and sugar.

1. Mix 1 tablespoon potato starch with ¼ cup juice.
2. Bring ¾ cup juice to a simmer, then stir in the starch mix.
3. Simmer about 30 seconds, stirring, until thickened.
4. Spoon over fruit.

You can use cornstarch instead. It’ll be a bit cloudy, but still delicious.

Quick alternative: Warm apricot jam (add a little water if thick), strain, and brush over fruit. Easy and traditional.

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Oma's Obsttorte, a German Fruit Flan Recipe

Here's a delicious and easy German fruit flan, known as obsttorte, that's perfect for summer gatherings or as a refreshing side dish.

Prep Time:

15 minutes

Bake Time:

18 minutes

Total Time:

33 minutes

Servings:

Makes 8 servings

Ingredients:

Ingredients:

• 6 tablespoons (48 grams) all-purpose flour
• 6 tablespoons (78 grams) granulated sugar (or 5 tablespoons granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon vanilla sugar
• 1 teaspoon (4 gram) baking powder
  
• 3 large eggs
• filling and glaze (see Notes/Hints below)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 360°F (182°C).
2. Grease an 11-inch flan pan.
3. Put flour, sugar(s), baking powder, and eggs in a large bowl and mix with an electric mixer till light and fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes.
4. Gently pour batter into the prepared tin.
5. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
6. Let cool on rack for about 5 minutes. Turn out onto wire rack and let cool completely before filling.

Notes/Hints:

How to Fill your Obsttorte as shown above:

• Prepare 1 package of instant vanilla pudding (using only 1¾ cups milk instead of the required 2 cups). Let pudding thicken and then spread onto cold cake base. 
• Cover with strawberry slices and fresh blueberries. You can spread them out in a circular pattern or any other pretty design.
• Cover with Dr. Oetker's Tortenguss (glaze)

How to Make your own Glaze (Tortenguss):

• For a clear glaze, choose apple or white grape juice. 
• For a red glaze, choose a dark red berry or grape juice. If you don’t have juice, then use water, adding lemon juice and sugar to taste.
• Stir 1 tablespoon potato starch into ¼ cup juice until dissolved. Bring ¾ cup juice to a simmer. Stir in the starch mixture and simmer until thickened, about 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Let cool slightly. Spoon over fruit and let sit until set. 
• If you are using canned fruit, you can use the juice you get by draining the canned fruit. If it's too sweet and syrupy, then dilute with a bit of water.
• Cornstarch can be substituted for the potato starch, but the resulting glaze will be cloudy.

Alternate Glaze:

• An easy and traditional alternative is to spread a thin layer of apricot glaze. Heat some apricot jam in the microwave, adding a bit of water if it’s still too thick. Pass through a sieve, cool a bit, and brush on fruit glaze with a pastry brush.

Other German Fruit Flan Fillings:

• Brush tart with jam, cover with prepared fruit or berries, and spoon glaze over top.
• Spread a little vanilla crème on the bottom, topped with strawberries and glaze.
• Use canned peaches (save the juice to make Tortenguss) and whipped cream; dust with cinnamon.
• Spread melted dark or white chocolate over cake, then spread a layer of vanilla pudding topped with your favorite fruit and glaze.
• Spread Nutella over the cake and cover with strawberries and lots of whipped cream.

What to do with Leftover Fruit:

By substituting any fruits for the peaches in this Streusel Cake, you'll have another easy and delicious treat.  

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Recipe updated on May 18, 2025

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