German Fresh Peach Kuchen
Delight in the irresistible charm of a traditional *German Fresh Peach Kuchen*, a dessert that beautifully combines a tender, buttery crust, juicy fresh peaches, and a rich vanilla custard topping. This classic German treat is a celebration of peach season, blending simple ingredients like ripe peaches, heavy cream, and a hint of vanilla to create a dessert that’s both rustic and elegant. The crust is made from scratch, pressed into a springform pan or pie dish, and topped with overlapping peach slices before being covered in a luscious custard that bakes to golden perfection. Perfect for summer gatherings or as a sweet finale to any meal, this easy-to-make kuchen can be enjoyed warm or chilled, with a dollop of whipped cream or a sprinkle of powdered sugar. Capture the essence of German baking with this stunning, seasonal peach dessert!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 1 large egg
- 0.25 cup whole milk
- 5 medium fresh peaches (peeled, pitted, and sliced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs (for custard)
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar (for custard)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9-inch springform pan or pie dish.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and baking powder.
Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the cold butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and milk, then pour it into the flour mixture. Stir until a soft dough forms.
Press the dough evenly into the bottom and slightly up the sides of the prepared pan to form the crust.
Arrange the sliced peaches neatly over the crust in overlapping layers or any pattern you like. Set aside.
In another bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, vanilla extract, eggs, and granulated sugar for the custard.
Pour the custard mixture evenly over the peaches, allowing it to seep through the gaps.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the custard is set and the top is golden brown.
Remove the Kuchen from the oven and let it cool for at least 20 minutes before slicing and serving.
Serve warm or chilled as desired, optionally with a dollop of whipped cream or a dusting of powdered sugar.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3988 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 196.7 g | 252% | |
| Saturated Fat | 114.8 g | 574% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1062 mg | 354% | |
| Sodium | 783 mg | 34% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 500.1 g | 182% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.7 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 307.4 g | ||
| Protein | 51.7 g | 103% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.7 mcg | 18% | |
| Calcium | 248 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 15.6 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 1766 mg | 38% | |
*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.
