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A close up of German raspberry custard kuchen on the table.

Raspberry Custard Kuchen

Bring a touch of Germany to your dessert table with this kuchen. A blend of cake, smooth custard, and sweet raspberries.
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:40 minutes
Total Time:1 hour
Servings:10 slices

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter cold
  • 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup granulated sugar

For the filling:

  • 3 cups fresh raspberries
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375F. Grease a baking pan.
  • Mix 1 cup flour and salt in a bowl. Add butter and mix until the mixture becomes crumbly.
  • Add cream and mix well. Transfer the mixture to the pan and press it into the bottom.
  • Mix sugar and the remaining flour, sprinkle over the crust. Add raspberries on top.
  • Mix sugar and flour in a separate bowl. Add eggs, cream, and vanilla extract, mix well until combined. Pour over berries.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes until lightly brown. Serve warm or cold.

Notes

  • Feel free to swap the raspberries for any other berry or chopped soft fruit. Whatever is in season is going to be delicious in this.
  • German dough, cake, and pastry tend to be less sweet than our American counterparts. This is because the topping or filling is very sweet. This contrast is good, so don’t worry about the overall kuchen not being sweet enough - it will be!
  • Because kuchen has many components (the custard, the fruit, and the cake layer) you’ll find it doesn’t need to be paired with ice cream or custard. Pair it with hot tea or coffee. That’s how the Germans enjoy this afternoon treat.
  • Don’t forget to grease your pan, otherwise, your kuchen will stick!
  • Make sure your butter is cold so your dough gets the proper texture.
  • Rub the butter and flour together to get the right crumbly texture for your dough.
  • Before you add the raspberries on top of that crust, make sure you use the rest of the flour and sugar, sprinkling it on the dough.

Nutrition

Calories: 393kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 221mg | Potassium: 104mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 737IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg