Best 5 Kirschstreusel German Cherry Streusel Tart Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to discover the delightful "Kirschstreusel German Cherry Streusel Tart," a timeless classic that captivates taste buds with its harmonious blend of sweet and tangy flavors. This traditional German pastry features a delicate yeast dough base, brimming with a luscious filling of juicy cherries, delicately laced with the distinctive aroma of kirsch, a delightful cherry brandy. The crowning glory is a delectable streusel topping, a combination of crisp crumbles and buttery sweetness that adds a textural contrast to the soft and tender filling. Prepare to indulge in a symphony of flavors as you delve into the secrets of creating this delectable treat.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CHERRY STREUSEL CAKE



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Provided by Claire

Categories     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 7

2-1/8 cups flour
1 stick butter (1/2 cup)
1 cup sugar
3 eggs
2 tsp cream of tartar
1 tsp baking powder
2 cans sour cherries

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
  • In a large bowl combine the flour, sugar, butter, eggs, cream of tartar, and baking powder. Knead into a dough. Separate the dough into halves, placing one half in a prepared circular cake pan. Using your hands, press the dough evenly into the pan. Allow the dough to come up about 1/2 inch on the sides.
  • Drain the cherries well.
  • Spread the cherries onto the prepared dough in the cake pan. Crumble the left over dough and sprinkle on top of the cherries to make a streusel.
  • Bake for about 35-45 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Serve with whipped cream if desired.

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

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

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.

CHERRY LEMON TARTS



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Make and share this Cherry Lemon Tarts recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Tarts

Time 35m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons sugar
1 (14 ounce) can fat-free sweetened condensed milk
2 eggs
1 tablespoon grated lemon, rind of
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling (I use reduced sugar.)

Steps:

  • In 5- or 6-oz custard cup, place 2 of cupcake liners.
  • In small bowl microwave the butter until melted.
  • Stir graham cracker crumbs and sugar into melted butter.
  • In each custard cup, place 1 rounded tablespoon crumb mixture, press down with bottom of small glass.
  • Blend the condensed milk, eggs, lemon peel and lemon juice until thickened.
  • Pour 2 tablespoons in each prepared custard cup.
  • Arrange in a ring in microwave oven and microwave at 50% power for 2 to 5 minutes or until each bubbles in 1 or 2 spots, rotating after half the cooking time.
  • The tarts should be removed as they appear done.
  • Repeat the process for the remaining 6 tarts.
  • Cool and serve topped with pie filling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.4, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 36.1, Sodium 71.2, Carbohydrate 22, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 4.5, Protein 1.8

CHERRY STREUSEL BARS



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Ellen Borst writes from Park Falls, Wisconsin,"I combined my grandmother's apple crisp topping with a traditional cherry pie recipe to come up with these flavorful bars."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter-flavored shortening
1 large egg
1/4 cup water
1-1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar
2 cans (21 ounces each) cherry pie filling
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup cold butter, cubed

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. In another bowl, whisk the egg, water and vinegar. stir into flour mixture with a fork until a soft ball forms. , On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough into a 15x10-in. rectangle. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 400° for 6-8 minutes or until firm and dry to the touch., Meanwhile, combine pie filling and orange zest; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon and remaining flour; cut in butter until crumbly. , Spread cherry mixture over crust. Sprinkle with crumb mixture. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 176mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh cherries. Fresh cherries have the best flavor and texture for this tart. If you can't find fresh cherries, you can use frozen cherries that have been thawed and drained.
  • Don't overwork the dough. Overworking the dough will make it tough. Mix it just until it comes together.
  • Chill the dough before baking. Chilling the dough for at least 30 minutes will help it to keep its shape and prevent it from spreading too much in the oven.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the dough. A sharp knife will help you to get clean, even cuts.
  • Bake the tart until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling. The tart is done baking when the juices from the cherries are bubbling and the crust is golden brown.
  • Let the tart cool slightly before serving. Let the tart cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. This will give the filling time to set.

Conclusion:

This Kirschstreusel German Cherry Streusel Tart is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The tart crust is flaky and buttery, the cherry filling is sweet and tart, and the streusel topping is crunchy and flavorful. This tart is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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