Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of ricotta kuchen with streusel topping, a delightful pastry that combines the richness of ricotta cheese with a crisp, crumbly streusel topping. This classic European treat is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a cozy breakfast with loved ones or a special dessert to impress your guests. With its creamy ricotta filling, delicate pastry crust, and sweet streusel topping, ricotta kuchen is a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you craving for more.
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RICOTTA KUCHEN WITH STREUSEL TOPPING
Served for a special breakfast or dessert, this pastry is rich in flavor, and makes a great presentation.
Provided by me4
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes
Time 1h40m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place the milk, 1 egg, 2 tablespoons of butter, flour, 1/4 cup white sugar, salt and yeast into the pan of your bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select the Dough cycle and press Start. Let the dough rise 25 minutes.
- While the dough is preparing, in a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 3/4 cup of white sugar, 3 eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat on high speed 3 to 4 minutes.
- Grease a 15x10 inch baking sheet and set aside. Remove dough from bread machine and place on lightly floured surface. Roll out dough into rectangular shape to fit baking sheet. Carefully slide dough onto baking sheet. Using a knife or scissors, start on the long sides and cut 1 inch wide strips in towards the center to make approximately 14 strips on each side. Cut in only far enough to leave a solid strip about 3 inches wide down the center; with the cut strips forming a "fringe" on each side. Spread the ricotta mixture along the center strip. Fold the side strips over the ricotta mixture, alternating strips from each side. Pinch or twist the strips into knots to seal. Let the kuchen rest.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a medium bowl, prepare the streusel topping by mixing together the brown sugar, 3 tablespoons of butter, and amaretto creamer. Crumble topping over the top of the kuchen.
- Bake 25 to 35 minutes or until the top is golden brown. Cool 20 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.1 calories, Carbohydrate 62 g, Cholesterol 93.9 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 13.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 287.5 mg, Sugar 32.1 g
RICOTTA KUCHEN WITH STREUSEL TOPPING
Served for a special breakfast or dessert, this pastry is rich in flavor, and makes a great presentation.
Provided by me4
Categories Yeast Bread
Time 1h40m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place the milk, 1 egg, 2 tablespoons of butter, flour, 1/4 cup white sugar, salt and yeast into the pan of your bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select the Dough cycle and press Start. Let the dough rise 25 minutes.
- While the dough is preparing, in a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 3/4 cup of white sugar, 3 eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat on high speed 3 to 4 minutes.
- Grease a 15x10 inch baking sheet and set aside. Remove dough from bread machine and place on lightly floured surface. Roll out dough into rectangular shape to fit baking sheet. Carefully slide dough onto baking sheet. Using a knife or scissors, start on the long sides and cut 1 inch wide strips in towards the center to make approximately 14 strips on each side. Cut in only far enough to leave a solid strip about 3 inches wide down the center; with the cut strips forming a "fringe" on each side. Spread the ricotta mixture along the center strip. Fold the side strips over the ricotta mixture, alternating strips from each side. Pinch or twist the strips into knots to seal. Let the kuchen rest.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a medium bowl, prepare the streusel topping by mixing together the brown sugar, 3 tablespoons of butter, and amaretto creamer. Crumble topping over the top of the kuchen.
- Bake 25 to 35 minutes or until the top is golden brown. Cool 20 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.1 calories, Carbohydrate 62 g, Cholesterol 93.9 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 13.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 287.5 mg, Sugar 32.1 g
RASPBERRY STREUSEL COFFEE CAKE
One of my mother's friends used to bring this over at the holidays, and it never lasted long. With tangy raspberry filling, tender cake and crunchy topping, it has become a favorite at our house. -Amy Mitchell, Sabetha, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h5m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, cook raspberries and water over medium heat 5 minutes. Add lemon juice. Combine sugar and cornstarch; stir into fruit mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Cool., Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and baking soda. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in eggs, sour cream and vanilla (batter will be stiff). , Spread half into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Spread raspberry filling over batter; spoon remaining batter over filling. Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over top. , Bake 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over warm cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 462 calories, Fat 20g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 265mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ricotta cheese for the best flavor and texture. Fresh, whole milk ricotta is ideal.
- Be sure to drain the ricotta cheese well before using it in the recipe. This will help to prevent the cake from being too wet.
- For a richer flavor, use brown sugar in the streusel topping.
- If you don't have a springform pan, you can use a 9-inch round baking pan. Just be sure to grease and flour the pan before adding the batter.
- Let the cake cool completely before serving. This will help to prevent it from falling apart.
Conclusion:
Ricotta Kuchen is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of creamy ricotta cheese, sweet fruit, and crunchy streusel topping is sure to please everyone at your table. Whether you are looking for a simple dessert to serve at a weeknight dinner or a special treat to enjoy with friends, Ricotta Kuchen is a great choice.
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