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Rhubarb Custard Kuchen

Rhubarb Custard Kuchen: Your New Springtime Favorite Delight

Experience the delightful flavors of Rhubarb Custard Kuchen, a traditional German dessert combining tart rhubarb and creamy custard in a buttery crust.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 9 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: German
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Make sure it's fresh for the best texture.
  • 1/4 cup Sugar Adjust based on your taste.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Essential for balancing the sweet elements.
  • 1 cube Cold Butter Ensure it is chilled.
  • 1 large Egg Yolk Acts as a binder.
  • 2 tablespoons Milk Adds moisture to create a soft dough.
Filling
  • 2 cups Fresh Rhubarb Look for firm, bright stalks.
  • 1 cup Sugar Sweetens the custard.
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour Thickening agent for custard.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Adds a warm, aromatic note.
  • 3 large Large Eggs Contribute richness to custard.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Key for achieving creamy texture.

Equipment

  • 9-inch square baking pan
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Pastry cutter

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
  2. Combine all-purpose flour, sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Cut in cold butter until you achieve a coarse crumb texture.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together egg yolk and milk. Gradually mix this into the flour mixture to form a soft dough, then press into the prepared pan.
  4. Evenly scatter diced fresh rhubarb over the prepared crust.
  5. In a mixing bowl, whisk together sugar, all-purpose flour, and ground nutmeg. Add eggs and heavy cream, whisking until smooth.
  6. Pour the custard mixture over the rhubarb and bake for 40-45 minutes until the edge is set and lightly golden.
  7. Remove from the oven and allow the kuchen to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow the kuchen to cool completely for the best texture and cleaner cuts. Serve chilled, optionally with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

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