Best 2 Kirschstreusel German Cherry Streusel Tart Recipes

Indulge your taste buds in the delightful world of German desserts with our featured recipe, the Kirschstreusel German Cherry Streusel Tart. This classic tart combines a flaky crust, sweet cherry filling, and a crumbly streusel topping, creating a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your senses.

In this article, we'll guide you through the step-by-step process of making this delectable treat, ensuring a perfect result every time. We'll also provide additional recipes for variations of the Kirschstreusel, such as the Plum Streusel Tart and the Apple Streusel Tart, offering a range of options to suit different preferences.

So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving for more. Let's dive into the world of German streusel tarts and create a masterpiece that will impress your family and friends.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHERRY-ALMOND STREUSEL TART

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Brimming with fresh cherries and topped with a crunchy streusel, this tempting tart is a great way to end dinner on a sweet note. It's elegant, tastes delicious, and is so easy to make. -Marion Lee, Mount Hope, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches)
2/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
Dash salt
4 cups fresh or frozen pitted tart cherries, thawed
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
TOPPING:
1/4 cup quick-cooking oats
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon slivered almonds
2 tablespoons cold butter

Steps:

Press pastry onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9-in. fluted tart pan with removable bottom; trim edges., In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in cherries; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in extract. Pour into crust., For topping, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar and almonds. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over filling. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until topping is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 143mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

KIRSCHSTREUSEL (GERMAN CHERRY STREUSEL TART)

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Tart cherries and a streusel topping in a yeast-based shell. Adapted from Culinaria Germany, with the addition of a powdered sugar glaze for drizzling. Cook time includes rising time for the dough. Untried by me, posted for ZWT.

Provided by Muffin Goddess

Categories Tarts

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 tart

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups flour
1/3 ounce of a cake yeast (half a cake, can be subbed with packet yeast per packet directions)
2 tablespoons sugar
1 pinch salt
2 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup milk
flour, for kneading
1 lb tart cherries, pitted (drained canned cherries could be used instead)
4 ounces butter, cut into small pieces (one stick)
1/2 cup flour
4 ounces sugar
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 -3 tablespoons water or 2 -3 tablespoons milk

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 10" springform tart pan.
YEAST SHELL:.
Sift flour into a large mixing bowl, and make a well in the center. Crumble the yeast into the well, then sprinkle the sugar and salt over it.
Put the milk in a small saucepan with the butter. Gently heat the milk and butter until the butter has melted. Pour this over the flour/yeast. Knead the mixture by hand until it forms a smooth dough.
Cover dough and allow to rest in a warm place for about 30 minutes, or until dough has doubled in volume.
Place risen dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead it again.
Roll dough out and place it into the prepared tart pan, pressing the dough up the sides of the pan.
FILLING:.
Place the cherries in the prepared shell. In a medium bowl, combine the flour and sugar. Using a pastry blender or two forks, cut in the butter until mixture becomes crumbly. Sprinkle crumbly mixture evenly over cherries.
Bake tart in a preheated oven for about 30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for approximately 10 minutes.
GLAZE:.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and 2 tbs of water or milk. Stir until smooth. If needed, add more water or milk, 1/2 tsp at a time, until desired consistency for drizzling is reached. Drizzle glaze over slightly cooled tart.

Tips:

For the best results, use fresh cherries. If you're using frozen cherries, thaw them completely before using.
If you don't have a pastry brush, you can use a spoon to spread the egg wash over the crust.
Be careful not to overmix the streusel topping. Overmixing will make it tough.
Bake the tart until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
Let the tart cool for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will allow the filling to set.
Serve the tart with whipped cream, ice cream, or your favorite fruit sauce.

Conclusion:

Kirschstreusel German Cherry Streusel Tart is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert. It's perfect for any occasion, from a casual get-together to a special celebration. The sweet and tart cherries are perfectly complemented by the buttery, crumbly streusel topping. This tart is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!