Peach Kuchen
Discover the delightful charm of Peach Kuchen, a traditional German-inspired dessert that combines tender, buttery crust, juicy fresh peaches, and a luscious cinnamon-spiced custard. Perfectly blending simplicity and elegance, this peach kuchen recipe is a celebration of summer’s sweetest stone fruit, featuring ripe slices of peaches nestled atop a golden crust. Finished with a creamy custard filling that sets beautifully in the oven, this dessert is a balance of rich flavors and comforting textures. Ready in just over an hour, it’s ideal for serving warm or at room temperature, paired with a dollop of whipped cream or a dusting of powdered sugar for a touch of indulgence. Perfect for gatherings, this peach dessert is a must-try for fans of fruit-forward treats and easy yet impressive baking recipes. Keywords: peach kuchen recipe, German dessert, peach custard, summer fruit dessert.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.75 cup Unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 1 large Egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 4 large Peaches (fresh, ripe, peeled, pitted, and sliced)
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 2 large Eggs
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar (for custard)
- 0.25 teaspoon Cinnamon
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round or square baking dish.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt.
Cut the cold, cubed butter into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or your fingers until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract, and mix until a dough starts to form. If needed, add 1-2 tablespoons of cold water to help bind the dough.
Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, creating an even crust layer.
Arrange the sliced peaches over the crust in a single layer, slightly overlapping if necessary.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, eggs, granulated sugar (for custard), and cinnamon until smooth.
Pour the custard mixture over the peaches, ensuring the slices are evenly coated.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the custard is set and the edges are golden brown.
Allow the Peach Kuchen to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature. Optionally, garnish with a dollop of whipped cream or a sprinkle of powdered sugar.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4550 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 242.0 g | 310% | |
| Saturated Fat | 144.2 g | 721% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1184 mg | 395% | |
| Sodium | 1438 mg | 63% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 545.7 g | 198% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.1 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 354.1 g | ||
| Protein | 47.2 g | 94% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 192 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 15.2 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 1637 mg | 35% | |
*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.
