Chaja

Ingredients

• •1 prepared sponge cake, cut into small squares
• •2 cups whipped cream
• •1 can of peach halves, drained
• •1/2 cup of peach juice (reserved from the can of peaches)
• •1/2 cup of sugar
• •1/2 cup of water
• •2 egg yolks
• •2 tbsp. cornstarch

Directions

1. 1In a small saucepan, mix the sugar, water, egg yolks, and cornstarch. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and becomes a custard. Remove from heat and let cool.
2. 2Cut the peach halves into small pieces and mix them with the reserved peach juice.
3. 3In a large bowl, fold the whipped cream into the cooled custard mixture.
4. 4In a large glass dish or individual serving glasses, layer the sponge cake, peaches, and custard mixture until all the ingredients are used up.
5. 5Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
6. 6Serve cold and enjoy!