Sour Cream Peach Kuchen

For an old-fashioned treat, there's nothing that beats my mom's peach kuchen. With a melt-in-your-mouth crust and a lightly sweet filling, this dessert is perfect after a big meal. —Cathy Eland Hightstown, New Jersey

SERVINGS

12

CATEGORY

Dessert

PREP

15 min.

COOK

45 min.

TOTAL

60 min.

INGREDIENTS

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup cold butter, cubed
  • 2 cans (29 ounces each) sliced peaches, drained or 13 small peaches, peeled and sliced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • TOPPING:
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 2 cups (16 ounces) sour cream
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

DIRECTIONS

In a bowl, combine the flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish.
    Arrange peaches over crust. Combine cinnamon and remaining sugar; sprinkle over peaches. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes.
    Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine egg yolks and sour cream. Spread evenly over peaches. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over top. Bake 30-35 minutes longer or until set. Serve warm or cold. Store leftovers in the refrigerator. Yield: 12 servings.

Printed from tasteofhome.com Sep 7, 2008

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