Sour Cream Peach Kuchen

Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 45 min.

Makes

12 servings

Updated: Apr. 14, 2023
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
Sour Cream Peach Kuchen Recipe photo by Taste of Home

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 large egg yolks
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press onto bottom and 1 in. up sides of a greased 13x9-in. baking dish.
  2. Arrange peaches over crust. Combine cinnamon and remaining sugar; sprinkle over peaches. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, for topping, in a small bowl, combine egg yolks and sour cream. Spread evenly over peaches. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over top.
  4. Bake 30-35 minutes longer or until set. Serve warm or cold. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 507 calories, 24g fat (15g saturated fat), 135mg cholesterol, 197mg sodium, 66g carbohydrate (41g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.