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Recipe of Kuchen de lucuma walnut
The kuchen de lucuma walnut is a Peruvian variation of the classic German kuchen, combining the unique sweetness of lucuma with the crunch of walnuts. This easy recipe is ideal for those looking for a different and sophisticated dessert, perfect for celebrations or family gatherings. Lucuma, known as the 'Gold of the Incas', offers a caramel and maple flavor that pairs perfectly with the texture of walnuts.
The base is a simple shortcrust dough made with flour, butter, sugar, and water, baked with a creamy filling of lucuma puree, cream, eggs, and sugar. The result is a moist and aromatic cake with a perfect balance of sweet and crunchy. If you can't find fresh lucuma, you can use packaged lucuma puree, available in Latin grocery stores or online.
This kuchen is ideal for snacks, desserts, or even a special breakfast. It can be served warm or cold, accompanied by coffee or tea. Additionally, this recipe admits variations: you can substitute walnuts with pecans or almonds, or add a touch of cinnamon or vanilla to the filling. Go ahead and prepare it to surprise your guests with this delicious kuchen!
Prep
60 min
Cook
40 min
Servings
10
Calories
300 kcal
Ingredients
Directions
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1
Start by preheating the oven to 250º or strong oven.
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2
Assemble the dough: to do this, mix the flour with butter, sugar and water. Integrate with your hand, don't knead.
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3
Stretch it, with the help of a kitchen stick.
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4
In butter and flour a mold suitable for the oven.
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5
Cover the mold with the dough.
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6
Prepare the filling, to do this, mix the lucuma puree, with the cream, the sugar and the 2 eggs.
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7
Pour the mixture over the dough and garnish with the walnuts.
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8
Bake at 250 for 10 minutes and then lower it to the temperature to 180º and leave it for 30 minutes.
