Plum Custard Kuchen

This German-inspired plum custard kuchen recipe features a simple cake as its base, combined with a mixture of plums and custard baked perfectly on top.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 285 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 0.5 cup butter
• 0.5 cup white sugar
• 0.5 cup heavy cream
• 2.5 cups pitted and sliced plums

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes.

Step 3

Combine flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, and baking powder in a large bowl. Cut in butter with 2 knives or pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in 2 tablespoons cream and 1 egg: press into the bottom of an ungreased 9-inch square pan. Place plums on top.

Step 4

Meanwhile, beat ½ cup cream, ½ cup sugar, 1 egg, and vanilla together in a separate bowl with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy: pour over plums. Bake in the oven until custard is set, 20 to 30 minutes more. Store in refrigerator.