Cherry Kuchen Pronounced Ku Kah by My Family
Indulge in the nostalgic charm of "Cherry Kuchen Pronounced Ku Kah by My Family," a delectable dessert that combines tender, buttery layers with a burst of sweet-tart cherries. This traditional German-inspired treat features a simple yet irresistible base made from a buttery dough, topped with luscious cherry pie filling and crowned with a golden, crumbly streusel topping. Perfectly baked to a golden perfection, this kuchen is as easy to prepare as it is satisfying, requiring only 20 minutes of prep time. Whether served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or enjoyed on its own at room temperature, this crowd-pleasing dessert will transport you to cozy family gatherings with every bite. Ideal for holidays, potlucks, or a simple weeknight indulgence, this cherry kuchen recipe is sure to become a cherished favorite in your recipe collection.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 whole large egg
- 0.25 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 21 ounces canned cherry pie filling
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (for crumb topping)
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted (for crumb topping)
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar (for crumb topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 0.75 cups of granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and 0.25 teaspoons of salt.
Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut in 0.75 cups of cold cubed butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together 1 egg, 0.25 cups of milk, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. The dough will be slightly sticky.
Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, creating the base layer of the kuchen.
Spread the 21 ounces of cherry pie filling evenly over the crust layer.
In a medium-sized bowl, prepare the crumb topping by combining 1 cup of flour, 0.5 cups of melted butter, and 0.5 cups of sugar. Mix with a fork until crumbly.
Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the cherry pie filling.
Bake the kuchen in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the cherries are bubbling.
Remove the kuchen from the oven and let it cool for at least 20 minutes before slicing and serving.
Enjoy your Cherry Kuchen warm or at room temperature. Optionally, serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5330 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 251.4 g | 322% | |
| Saturated Fat | 155.7 g | 778% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 841 mg | 280% | |
| Sodium | 1234 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 731.5 g | 266% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.9 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 392.3 g | ||
| Protein | 49.6 g | 99% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.8 mcg | 29% | |
| Calcium | 250 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 14.8 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 927 mg | 20% | |
*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.
