Apple and Cream Kuchen
Delightfully rustic and irresistibly creamy, Apple and Cream Kuchen is the perfect blend of tender spiced apples, buttery crust, and velvety custard. This German-inspired dessert starts with a soft, slightly crumbly dough that cradles layers of cinnamon-sugar-coated apple slices, all topped with a luscious cream and egg mixture that bakes to golden perfection. With just a touch of powdered sugar for garnish, each bite offers a harmony of textures and flavors that are simple yet indulgent. Perfect for cozy fall gatherings or as an elegant end to any meal, this apple kuchen pairs beautifully with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Easy to make in under an hour, this classic recipe is a celebration of comfort and timeless tradition.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 3 large Eggs
- 0.5 cups Whole milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 4 medium Apples (peeled, cored, and thinly sliced)
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round springform pan or equivalent baking dish, and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the cold cubed butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
In a small bowl, whisk together 2 of the eggs, whole milk, and vanilla extract. Gradually stir the wet ingredients into the dry mixture to form a soft dough.
Press the dough evenly into the prepared springform pan, making sure to extend it slightly up the sides to create a shallow crust.
In another bowl, toss the thinly sliced apples with the ground cinnamon and brown sugar. Arrange the apples in a circular pattern over the dough, slightly overlapping the slices.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and the remaining egg. Pour this mixture evenly over the apples.
Bake the kuchen in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the cream filling is set.
Remove the kuchen from the oven and let it cool to room temperature in the pan. Once cooled, carefully remove the sides of the springform pan, if used.
Optional: Dust the top of the kuchen with powdered sugar before serving.
Slice and serve as is or with a dollop of whipped cream or scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3948 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 198.6 g | 255% | |
| Saturated Fat | 116.4 g | 582% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1071 mg | 357% | |
| Sodium | 3631 mg | 158% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 477.2 g | 174% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.0 g | 96% | |
| Total Sugars | 213.0 g | ||
| Protein | 57.1 g | 114% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.4 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 385 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 17.7 mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 1560 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
