Berry Ricotta Kuchen
Berry Ricotta Kuchen is a delightful, creamy dessert featuring a tender dough base topped with a rich ricotta and cream cheese filling. Fresh raspberries and mixed berries add a burst of fruity flavor, making this Kuchen a perfect treat for any occasion.
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
Ingredients
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For the Dough:
- 1 cup white cane sugar
- 1 egg
- 100 grams ricotta cheese
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp lemon zest
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/3 cup chopped almonds
For the Filling:
- 1 cup raspberries (extra if desired)
- 1 package cream cheese (approximately 227 grams), at room temperature
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
- 5 eggs
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
For the Topping:
- ½ cup raspberries, blueberries, or mixed berries
- Powdered sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the Dough:
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup sugar, 1 egg, and 1 tbsp butter. Mix until creamy.
- Add ½ tsp lemon zest, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir well.
- Gradually mix in 1 cup of sifted flour and ½ tsp of baking powder. Continue mixing until well combined.
- Fold in 100 grams of ricotta cheese and 1/3 cup chopped almonds.
- Butter a removable bottom baking cake pan and dust with a little flour.
- Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan using floured fingers.
- Bake for about 15 minutes, then remove from the oven and set aside.
- Prepare the Filling:
- In a blender, combine the cream cheese, ½ cup ricotta cheese, 5 eggs, ¾ cup powdered sugar, and 1 tbsp vanilla extract.
- Blend for 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Assemble the Kuchen:
- Spread 1 cup of raspberries over the baked dough. Optionally, sprinkle extra powdered sugar on the raspberries.
- Pour the prepared filling evenly over the raspberries.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until the top of the filling is caramelized and set.
- Finish and Serve:
- Allow the Kuchen to cool completely.
- Top with ½ cup of mixed berries and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Enjoy your Berry Ricotta Kuchen!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts