🧁 Ingredients
- 🍚 200 g gofio (corn flour)
- 🍳 4 egg whites
- 🍬 250 g sugar
- 🥭 2 ripe mangoes unit
- 🍌 2 bananas
- 🥛 500 ml whipping cream
- 🍋 1 lemon unit (its juice)
- 🌰 100 g walnuts (optional)
- 🍦 1 tablespoon vanilla essence
👨🍳 Preparation
- Let's start preparing the meringue. Preheat the oven to 120°C. In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff and add the sugar little by little, without stopping beating, until you achieve a firm and shiny meringue.
- On a baking tray, place parchment paper and, with the help of a pastry bag, form meringue circles of the size you want. Bake for about 1 hour or until dry and crisp.
- While the meringues are cooling, peel and slice the mangoes and bananas. Booking.
- For the cream, beat the cream with the lemon juice and vanilla essence until it is whipped and firm. You can add a little sugar to taste if you prefer it sweeter.
- Once the meringues are cold, start assembling the chajá. Place a meringue base on a plate, add a layer of cream, then a layer of fruits and, if you want, a little chopped nuts.
- I repeated the process until I finished with all the ingredients, finishing with a layer of cream and decorating with slices of fruit and nuts.
- Let it cool in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving so that the flavors integrate.
💡 Recommendations
For an extra touch, you can add a little grated chocolate between the layers. It is also possible to replace the fruits with others of your choice, such as strawberries or peaches. If you don't have gofio, you can use regular corn flour, although the flavor will change a little. Dare to experiment!
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make the meringue in advance?
Yes, you can prepare the meringue a day in advance and store it in a dry place. Make sure there is no moisture so it doesn't soften.
What fruits are best for chajá?
The traditional chajá has peaches and strawberries, but you can use any tropical fruit such as mangoes or bananas, it all depends on your taste!
🗣️ Did you dare to prepare this recipe? Tell us how it turned out in the comments!
⭐ Reviews from those who have already tried it
I made the chajá for him birthday of my daughter and it was a total success. “Everyone loved it!”
—María González
«I had never tried chajá and I was surprised how easy it is to make. Delicious!"
— Luis Fernandez
📋 Nutritional Information
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Total fats | 18g |
| Saturated fats | 10g |
| Carbohydrates | 45g |
| Sugars | 25g |
| Proteins | 5g |
| Fiber | 3g |
| Sodium | 20mg |
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