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Classic Peach Kuchen

Classic Peach Kuchen prepared dish

A comforting peach kuchen with a soft crust, juicy peaches, creamy custard, and a buttery streusel topping.

This recipe is German-Inspired style, desserts, scaled for 12 servings, with 25 min prep and 40 min cook.

Prep: 25 min · Cook: 40 min · Total: 65 min · Serves: 12

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, salt, egg.
  • Follow all 11 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 12 servings.

Ingredients

  • 2 cup all-purpose flour (for crust)
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar (for crust)
  • 0.25 tsp salt (for crust)
  • 1 unit egg (for crust)
  • 0.5 cup milk (for crust)
  • 1 can canned peach slices (28 oz, drained)
  • 2 unit eggs (for custard)
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar (for custard)
  • 1 cup milk (for custard)
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (for custard)
  • 0.5 cup butter (softened, for streusel)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (for streusel)
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar (for streusel)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Lightly grease a 13x9-inch baking pan.
  2. Make the crust: in a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups flour, 1/2 cup sugar, and salt.
  3. Add 1 egg and 1/2 cup milk, then mix until a soft dough forms.
  4. Pat the dough evenly into the prepared pan to form the crust.
  5. Arrange the drained peaches evenly over the crust.
  6. Make the custard: beat 2 eggs in a bowl, then add 1/2 cup sugar, 1 cup milk, and 2 tablespoons flour, beating well after each addition until smooth.
  7. Pour the custard evenly over the peaches.
  8. Make the streusel: combine the softened butter, 1 cup flour, and 1/2 cup sugar with your hands or a fork until crumbly.
  9. Sprinkle all of the streusel evenly over the custard.
  10. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the top is lightly golden and the custard is set.
  11. Cool completely before slicing. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 305
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Fat: 13 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45 g
  • Sugar: 24 g
  • Sodium: 85 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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