Description
Experience the authentic taste of a German classic with this Heidelbeerkuchen. This cake features a buttery, firm shortcrust pastry base topped with a luscious, vanilla-scented blueberry filling and a crisp, golden streusel topping. It is the perfect balance of tart fruit and sweet, buttery textures, providing a comforting and sophisticated dessert that is wonderful for family gatherings or afternoon tea. A true European masterpiece that highlights the natural beauty of fresh or frozen blueberries.
Ingredients
200g all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
75g granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 large egg
100g cold butter, cubed
Pinch of salt
1kg fresh or frozen blueberries
100g granulated sugar
2 tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp fresh lemon zest
100g all-purpose flour (for streusel)
75g granulated sugar (for streusel)
75g cold butter (for streusel)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C/350°F and grease a springform pan.
In a bowl, combine 200g flour, baking powder, 75g sugar, vanilla, egg, 100g butter, and salt to form a dough.
Press the dough into the bottom and slightly up the sides of the prepared pan.
In a saucepan, simmer blueberries, 100g sugar, and lemon zest over medium heat.
Whisk cornstarch with a splash of water, add to the berries, and cook until thickened.
Pour the blueberry mixture over the prepared dough base.
In a separate bowl, rub together 100g flour, 75g sugar, and 75g cold butter until crumbly.
Sprinkle the streusel mixture evenly over the blueberry layer.
Bake for 45-50 minutes until the streusel is golden brown.
Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan to set the structure before serving.
Notes
Letting the cake cool completely is essential as the starch needs time to set the filling properly. You can serve this with a dollop of whipped cream or plain Greek yogurt. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg