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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.
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.
Ease of Making: Quick, simple, and easily customizable with your favorite fruits and fillings
Taste: Light, fruity, and refreshing
Time: Approximately 1 hour from start to finish
Best Served With: Whipped cream or a dusting of powdered sugar
A fun way to dress up your Obsttorte for the 4th of July? Fill it with vanilla pudding, then use blueberries, raspberries, and whipped cream to create the Stars and Stripes!
I found a great video showing the decorating part. She uses a different tart base, but I think you’ll find my obsttorte base below is much quicker and easier to make, and so much more German.
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.
The one below is piled high with fresh blueberries and a clear glaze. Don't forget to serve with whipped cream or ice cream!
YES, it really only uses 6 tablespoons of flour! It seems like so little, but it’s just right for one tart.
This sponge base is super easy ... just 4 ingredients you likely already have on hand. I skip the traditional 6 tablespoons of oil or butter, and honestly, we like it better this way.
Tip: Keep some pudding and canned fruit in your pantry so you can whip this up anytime you need a quick dessert.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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:
How to Fill your Obsttorte as shown above:
How to Make your own Glaze (Tortenguss):
Alternate Glaze:
Other German Fruit Flan Fillings:
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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