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Strawberry Kuchen

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Strawberry Kuchen is a German-inspired dessert featuring a soft yeast dough base topped with creamy custard and fresh strawberries. Finished with a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar, it’s a delightful treat perfect for spring and summer gatherings, brunch, or family celebrations.

Ingredients

2 eggs, room temperature, whisked

1/2 cup sugar

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

4 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast (2 packets rapid-rise yeast)

1 3/4 cups whole milk, room temperature or warmed to 98°F

1/2 cup butter, softened

6 cups all-purpose flour (4 to 6 cups as needed)

6 eggs, whisked, room temperature

3 cups cream

1 cup whole milk

1/2 cup sugar

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon salt

4 cups strawberries, sliced

Cinnamon and sugar mixture, for garnishing

Instructions

  1. Whisk eggs, sugar, and cinnamon in a large bowl. Add yeast and warmed milk, mixing well.
  2. Mix in softened butter, then gradually add flour until a soft dough forms. Knead until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rise for 1 hour, until doubled.
  3. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a large baking dish or 9×13-inch pan.
  4. Punch down the dough and press evenly into the prepared pan. Let rise again for 20–30 minutes.
  5. Prepare the custard by whisking eggs, cream, milk, sugar, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
  6. Arrange sliced strawberries over the dough, then pour custard evenly on top.
  7. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture.
  8. Bake 40–50 minutes, until custard is set and dough edges are golden brown.
  9. Cool slightly before serving warm, or chill for a firmer texture.

Notes

Use fresh seasonal strawberries for best flavor.

Can substitute with peaches, plums, or cherries.

Streusel topping can replace cinnamon sugar for extra crunch.

Custard will firm up more as it cools.

Dough may be prepped a day in advance.

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