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    Kuchen de Frutas

    A German-Chilean fruit tart with a buttery crust and glistening fruit topping — the tea-time treasure of the south.

    ⏱ 40 minPrep time
    🔥 45 minCook time
    🍽 8Servings
    🏷 Chilean KitchenCategory
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    Kuchen de Frutas

    Kuchen arrived in southern Chile with German immigrants in the 19th century and became a national favorite. This version layers a tender, buttery shortcrust with fresh seasonal fruit and a cinnamon-sugar sparkle, finished with a warm jam glaze — perfect with afternoon coffee.

    Butter, fruit, and a sweet glaze

    The crust is crisp and buttery, the fruit turns soft and jammy as it bakes, and the apricot glaze gives everything a beautiful shine. It’s simple, rustic, and utterly moreish — the kind of tart you keep slicing ‘just one more piece’ from.

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    Step by stepInstructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and butter a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom.
    2. Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt; cut in the butter until crumbly, then mix in the sugar and egg until a soft dough forms.
    3. Press the dough evenly into the pan, building a 1-inch rim, and chill 20 minutes.
    4. Arrange the fruit over the dough in overlapping rows and sprinkle with the sugar and cinnamon.
    5. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until the crust is golden and the fruit is bubbling and tender.
    6. Brush the warm apricot jam over the fruit while the tart is still hot, cool in the pan, and serve at room temperature.

    💡 Chef tips & storage

    Use firm fruit so the tart doesn't turn soggy, and arrange it tightly in overlapping rows. The warm jam glaze is what gives kuchen its classic glossy finish.

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    Recipe details

    Prep40 min
    Cook45 min
    Servings8
    CategoryChilean Kitchen
    PublishedAugust 17, 2026
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