Best 4 Cranberry Kuchen Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable Cranberry Kuchen, a harmonious blend of tart and sweet flavors. Picture a tender, golden crust embracing a luscious filling of tangy cranberries, each bursting with vibrant flavor. This delightful treat is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a cozy brunch with loved ones or an impressive dessert to grace your holiday table.

In this comprehensive guide, we'll provide you with not one, but three irresistible recipes to create your own Cranberry Kuchen masterpiece. First, embark on a classic adventure with our Traditional Cranberry Kuchen, a timeless recipe that showcases the kuchen's quintessential flavors.

Next, embark on a more adventurous path with our Cream Cheese Cranberry Kuchen. This decadent variation introduces a creamy, velvety layer of cheesecake filling, enveloping the tart cranberries in a symphony of textures and flavors.

Finally, for those seeking a gluten-free delight, our Gluten-Free Cranberry Kuchen awaits. This recipe ensures that everyone can savor the kuchen's irresistible charm, with a crust that's as flaky and tender as its traditional counterpart.

So, prepare to delight your taste buds with our trio of Cranberry Kuchen recipes. Each one offers a unique twist on this classic German delight, ensuring an unforgettable culinary experience.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CRANBERRY SOUR CREAM KUCHEN



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This is a holiday breakfast favorite in our home. It is equally delicious served warm or cold, and it also freezes well, so you can make it ahead.

Provided by AUNT MAMIE

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cranberry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

½ cup butter
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 ¼ cups sour cream
2 cups chopped fresh cranberries
¼ cup white sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons chopped almonds
1 tablespoon butter
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10-inch springform pan.
  • Beat 1/2 cup butter, 1 cup white sugar, and vanilla extract in a large bowl using an electric mixer until creamy and smooth. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating in the first egg thoroughly before adding the second. Whisk 2 cups flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a separate bowl; beat flour mixture into creamed butter mixture in several increments, alternating with sour cream, to make a batter.
  • Spread half the batter in the prepared pan. Combine cranberries with 1/4 cup white sugar in a bowl and spread the cranberries over batter; top with remaining batter. Stir brown sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, almonds, 1 tablespoon butter, and cinnamon together in a bowl until the topping looks like crumbs. Sprinkle topping evenly over cake.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the cake is lightly browned and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with moist crumbs, 50 to 55 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339.9 calories, Carbohydrate 46.1 g, Cholesterol 79.9 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 324.2 mg, Sugar 26.3 g

NANA'S CRANBERRY KUCHEN



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This cranberry kuchen is Nana's famous holiday bread.

Provided by shogren

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     German

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup white sugar
½ cup milk
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 egg
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups fresh cranberries, chopped
¾ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup white sugar
3 tablespoons butter, softened

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square cake pan.
  • Stir sugar, milk, vegetable oil, and egg together until well blended. Add flour, baking powder, and salt; stir until incorporated. Pour into the prepared cake pan and sprinkle chopped cranberries over the top.
  • Combine flour, sugar, and butter for the topping in a bowl and mix until crumbly. Sprinkle over cranberries in the cake pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.5 calories, Carbohydrate 33.5 g, Cholesterol 22.1 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 208.6 mg, Sugar 17.9 g

CRANBERRY KUCHEN



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This German coffee cake has been served at family breakfasts for more than five generations. There is no recipe requested more by our large family.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 2 kuchens (12 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg
3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
CRANBERRY SAUCE:
2 cups water
1-1/2 cups sugar
4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
EGG MIXTURE:
8 eggs
3/4 cup evaporated milk
3/4 cup sugar
TOPPING:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 cup cold butter

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in a warm water. Add the milk, butter, sugar, salt, egg and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Do not knead. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., For cranberry sauce, in a saucepan, bring water and sugar to a boil. Add cranberries. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat; set aside. , For egg mixture, in a bowl, combine the eggs, evaporated milk and sugar; beat well. Divide half of the egg mixture between two greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pans; set remaining egg mixture aside., Punch dough down. Divide in half. Pat each portion over egg mixture in pans. Spoon cranberry sauce over dough. Drizzle with remaining egg mixture. , For topping, combine flour and sugar in a bowl. Cut in butter until crumbly; sprinkle over the top. , Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 109mg cholesterol, Sodium 232mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

CRANBERRY KUCHEN



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The Better Homes and Garden version. I have NOT made this recipe.

Provided by Aurora McBee

Categories     Other Breakfast

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 c margarine
1 1/4 c sugar- divided
1 tsp vanilla
3 eggs
2 c flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/4 c sour cream
2 c cranberries-chopped
TOPPING
1/4 c brown sugar, lightly packed
2 Tbsp flour
2 Tbsp almonds-chopped
1 Tbsp margarine
1/2 tsp cinnamon

Steps:

  • 1. Thoroughly cream margarine, 1 cup sugar, and vanilla in large bowl with electric mixer. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until light and fluffy.
  • 2. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add flour mixture and sour cream alternately to creamed mixture, ending with flour. Batter will be thick.
  • 3. Combine cranberries with remaining 1/4 cup sugar. Spread half of the batter in greased 10-inch springform pan, sprinkle with cranberries; top with remaining batter.
  • 4. Combine topping ingredients, sprinkle over batter.
  • 5. Bake at 350* for 50-55 minutes.

Tips:

  • For the best kuchen crust, use a combination of butter and shortening. This will help to create a flaky and tender crust.
  • Be sure to chill the dough before rolling it out. This will help to prevent the dough from shrinking in the oven.
  • When making the cranberry filling, be sure to use fresh cranberries. Frozen cranberries can be used, but they will not have the same flavor and texture as fresh cranberries.
  • If you don't have a pastry blender, you can use two forks to cut the butter into the flour.
  • To make sure the kuchen is cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center of the kuchen. If the toothpick comes out clean, the kuchen is done.

Conclusion:

Cranberry kuchen is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its flaky crust, sweet and tart cranberry filling, and crumbly topping, this kuchen is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this cranberry kuchen a try. You won't be disappointed!

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