Tassajara Peach Kuchen Recipe

This spectacular peach kuchen recipe, adapted from a classic 1970s Tassajara cookbook, is a show-stopping dessert perfect for summer gatherings. Imagine a buttery, crumbly crust topped with juicy peaches, a sweet cinnamon-brown sugar sprinkle, and a luscious, custardy egg yolk topping. It's so impressive, it'll easily replace a pie at your next barbecue! While the recipe calls for fresh peaches, you can reportedly substitute 2 packages of frozen peaches (though we haven't tried it ourselves). If using a pie plate, be sure to choose a deep one for optimal baking.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 380.6 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 4.4 (5 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Tassajara Peach Kuchen

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How to Make Tassajara Peach Kuchen

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ cup brown sugar, ½ teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, and 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces. Cut the butter into the dry ingredients using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate or a similar-sized baking pan.
  4. Arrange approximately 4 cups of peeled and sliced fresh peaches (or 2 packages of frozen peaches, thawed) evenly over the crust.
  5. In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons brown sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Sprinkle evenly over the peaches.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 large egg yolks and ½ cup heavy cream.
  7. Pour the egg yolk mixture evenly over the peaches.
  8. Bake for 15 minutes at 400°F (200°C).
  9. Reduce oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and continue baking for 40-45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the custard is set.
  10. Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

114g

Fat

58g

Carbs

16g