Chajá
🇺🇾 A dish from Uruguay
The chajá cake, or postre chajá, is a typical dessert in Uruguayan cuisine. It was created on April 27, 1927 by Orlando Castellano, the owner of the Confitería Las Familias in the city of Paysandú.
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | sponge cake, whipped cream, meringue, peaches, syrup |
|---|---|
| 🔥Cooking method | layered and assembled, no-bake |
| 👅Flavour & style | light, sweet, creamy, fruity |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | dessert |
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Frequently asked questions
Where does Chajá come from?
Chajá is a dish that originated in Uruguay.
What is Chajá?
The chajá cake, or postre chajá, is a typical dessert in Uruguayan cuisine. It was created on April 27, 1927 by Orlando Castellano, the owner of the Confitería Las Familias in the city of Paysandú.