Vida Recetas Editorial
The kuchen is a traditional cake of German origin that has become a classic in Chilean pastry, and this walnut version is perfect for those looking for an easy-to-make dessert full of flavor. The dough, made with self-rising flour, butter, and egg yolks, is complemented by a creamy filling of condensed milk and toasted walnuts, which add a crunchy and aromatic touch. It is ideal to accompany afternoon coffee or as a dessert on special occasions, and its preparation, although it requires some steps, is simple even for beginners.
The secret of this kuchen lies in the balance between the shortcrust dough and the sweet filling. The walnuts are previously heated to release their natural oils, enhancing their flavor. This recipe yields for a medium pan and is baked at 180°C. If you like to experiment, you can add a touch of cinnamon or lemon zest to the dough, or substitute walnuts with pecans. Go ahead and prepare this delicious kuchen and surprise your family!
Prep
40 min
Cook
30 min
Servings
9
Calories
401 kcal
First combine the yolks with the vanilla essence, second combine the salt with the flour and third
Mix the sugar with the margarine. Carefully combine these ingredients, without kneading. Cover with kitchen film and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Roll out the dough and place it on a mold, cutting off the excess. With a fork, prick the dough. Refrigerate again for 30 minutes, after that time, cover it with aluminum foil and put vegetables on top of it; this will help the dough not lose its shape while baking.
Bake at 180º, heat up and down for 10 minutes, remove the aluminum foil and vegetables
In a pot, heat the walnuts to release their oils, then add the butter.
Set aside some of the jar of condensed milk to mix it with the egg and the rest of the milk. Mix it with the butter and walnuts until it thickens. Let it warm up before adding the mixture of egg and condensed milk, you do this to prevent the egg from cooking at the temperature of the mixture.
Pour the mixture onto the dough and bake again for 20 minutes at 180º.
Let it cool for 15 minutes and then unmold.
This recipe has a easy difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
The preparation time is 40 minutes and the cooking time is 30 minutes.
This recipe is designed for 9 servings.
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.
