Layered Orange and Milk Cream Tart

Here is a full recipe for the cake in the photo β€” a buttery crumb cake with a creamy yogurt/cheese filling and a fruity layer (usually peach, apricot, or mango).

The swirl effect suggests yogurt custard + fruit puree baked inside a shortcrust/crumb dough.

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Crumb Cake with Creamy Swirl & Fruit Filling (European Style)

(Soft shortcrust – creamy yogurt layer – fruity curd layer)

⭐ Ingredients

For the dough (shortcrust + crumble top):

  • 300 g flour
  • 150 g cold butter
  • 120 g sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla sugar or extract
  • A pinch of salt

For the creamy layer:

  • 400 g Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
  • 2 eggs
  • 80 g sugar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the fruit layer (choose one):

πŸ‘‰ Peach / Apricot / Mango / Mixed tropical fruit purΓ©e

  • 400 g fruit puree
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)

(You can also puree canned peaches β€” delicious!)

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Instructions

1. Prepare the dough

  1. Mix flour + baking powder + sugar + salt.
  2. Add cold butter cut into cubes.
  3. Rub with fingers until crumbs form.
  4. Add 1 egg and knead briefly until a dough forms.
  5. Divide the dough:
    • 2/3 for the base
    • 1/3 for the crumb topping
  6. Press 2/3 dough into the bottom and sides of a 24-26 cm springform pan.

Place in fridge.

2. Make the creamy yogurt layer

  1. Mix yogurt + eggs + sugar + cornstarch + vanilla until smooth.
  2. Let it rest 5 minutes (thickens slightly).

3. Make the fruit layer

  1. Heat puree + sugar in a saucepan.
  2. Add cornstarch dissolved in 2 tbsp water.
  3. Cook until lightly thickened, like pudding.
  4. Let cool slightly.

4. Create the swirl effect

Pour into the crust:

  1. Add several spoonfuls yogurt mix, spread gently.
  2. Add several spoonfuls fruit mix.
  3. Alternate layers β€” yogurt β†’ fruit β†’ yogurt β†’ fruit.
  4. Use a skewer to make 1–2 gentle swirl motions.

5. Add crumble topping

Crumble the remaining 1/3 dough over the top.

6. Bake

  • Temperature: 170Β°C (340Β°F)
  • Time: 50–60 minutes
  • Bake until golden and slightly firm in the center.
  • Cool completely before slicing (important for the swirl).

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Result

You get exactly what’s in your picture:

  • buttery crumb crust
  • creamy white yogurt custard
  • yellow fruit layer
  • beautiful swirls
  • golden crumble top

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