Fresh Raspberry Kuchen

By carlaschwartz

Kuchen is a German work for cake or pastry. This version tops a layer of cake with colorful berries baked in a lemon cream.

Ingredients

• TOPPING:
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup cold butter or margarine
• 2 tablespoons whipping cream
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3 cups fresh raspberries
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Details

Servings 10
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 55mins
Adapted from allrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

1.In a bowl, combine 1 cup flour and salt; cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in cream; pat into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Combine the sugar and remaining flour; sprinkle over crust. Arrange raspberries over crust. For topping, combine sugar and flour. Stir in eggs, cream and vanilla; pour over berries. Bake at 375 degrees F for 40-45 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve warm or chilled. Store in refrigerator.