Radio Days Cherry Custard Kuchen

Name: Radio Days Cherry Custard Kuchen
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 1.5 cups sifted all-purpose flour; 0.75 teaspoon baking powder; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.75 cup unsalted butter; 1 egg, slightly beaten; 1 tablespoon milk, or as needed; 2 (16 ounce) cans pitted sour cherries, drained; 0.75 cup white sugar; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3 eggs at room temperature; 0.75 cup milk; 1 pinch ground cinnamon; 1 pinch ground nutmeg; 2 tablespoons butter; 0.5 cup white sugar; 0.5 cup all-purpose flour

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This is an old-fashioned fruit kuchen, a rich, buttery based dough, a layer of tart cherries mixed with an egg custard, and a streusel topping. This is a cherished family recipe originating from a friend of the family before WWII. Enjoy!

Recipe by bakerbee

Published on June 18, 2020

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Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

55 mins

Servings:

20

Yield:

1 9x13-inch cake

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Ingredients

1 ½ cups sifted all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup unsalted butter
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 tablespoon milk, or as needed
2 (16 ounce) cans pitted sour cherries, drained
¾ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 eggs at room temperature
¾ cup milk
1 pinch ground cinnamon (Optional)
1 pinch ground nutmeg (Optional)
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup white sugar
½ cup all-purpose flour

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking dish. Whisk together 1 1/2 cup of sifted flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
With a pastry cutter, chop the unsalted butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs; mix in 1 egg and 1 tablespoon of milk, creating a dough; if dough seems dry and crumbly, mix in additional milk, a teaspoon at a time. Pat the dough into the prepared baking dish, and sprinkle the cherries evenly over the dough.
In a bowl, sift 3/4 cup of sugar with 2 tablespoons of flour; whisk in the 3 eggs and 3/4 cup of milk until smooth. Mix in cinnamon and nutmeg if desired; pour the mixture over the cherries. In a small bowl, using a pastry cutter, chop 2 tablespoons of butter with 1/2 cup of sugar and 1/2 cup flour until crumbly; sprinkle the streusel over the custard mixture.
Bake in the preheated oven until the custard is set and the streusel is lightly browned, 25 to 30 minutes. Serve warm or cold; refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

204	Calories
9g	Fat
27g	Carbs
3g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 20
Calories 204
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g	12%
Saturated Fat 6g	28%
Cholesterol 59mg	20%
Sodium 107mg	5%
Total Carbohydrate 27g	10%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 17g
Protein 3g
Vitamin C 1mg	5%
Calcium 37mg	3%
Iron 1mg	8%
Potassium 90mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.