Grandma Tilly's Kuchen

Indulge in the heartwarming tradition of "Grandma Tilly's Kuchen," a classic German-inspired dessert that combines a pillowy yeast dough base, velvety custard filling, and a buttery crumb topping. Perfectly balanced with just the right amount of sweetness, this kuchen recipe is the ultimate comfort treat for any occasion. Made with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, sugar, and warm milk, it's elevated by rich ingredients like heavy cream, egg yolks, and a hint of vanilla. The addition of a cinnamon-spiced crumble adds a delightful touch of warmth and texture to every bite. With its golden edges and creamy center, this homemade kuchen is a nostalgic favorite that’s both easy to prepare and impressive to serve. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, this treasured recipe will bring the cozy flavors of tradition straight to your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 4 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
• 1 cup Warm milk (about 110°F)
• 2 Eggs
• 1 stick Unsalted butter, melted
• 1.5 cups Heavy cream
• 4 Egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Granulated sugar (for custard)
• 0.5 cup All-purpose flour (for topping)
• 0.25 cup Granulated sugar (for topping)
• 0.25 cup Cold unsalted butter, cubed
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon (optional, for topping)

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine the yeast with the warm milk and a pinch of sugar. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine 4 cups of flour, 1 cup of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Mix well.

Step 3

Add the yeast mixture, eggs, and melted butter to the dry ingredients. Mix until a soft dough forms.

Step 4

Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Step 5

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours or until doubled in size.

Step 6

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.

Step 7

Punch down the dough and press it evenly into the prepared pan. Set it aside to rise again while you prepare the filling.

Step 8

For the custard filling, whisk together the heavy cream, egg yolks, 0.5 cups of sugar, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl until smooth.

Step 9

Pour the custard filling evenly over the dough in the pan.

Step 10

To make the crumb topping, combine 0.5 cups of flour, 0.25 cups of sugar, and 0.5 teaspoons of cinnamon (if using) in a small bowl. Cut in the cold cubed butter with a fork or pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 11

Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the custard layer.

Step 12

Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the custard is set.

Step 13

Allow the Kuchen to cool completely before slicing. Serve as is or topped with a dollop of whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1855.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6285.4

Total Fat 298.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 174.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 1866.7mg	0%
Sodium 2780.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 783.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.9g	0%
Total Sugars 364.6g
Protein 91.6g	0%

Vitamin D 308.4IU	0%
Calcium 580.3mg	0%
Iron 29.3mg	0%
Potassium 1355.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.4%

Protein: 5.9%

Carbs: 50.7%