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Chilean Walnut Kuchen

November 4, 2021 by Pilar Hernandez

Versión en español

Chilean Walnut KuchenWalnut Kuchen is an old Chilean recipe; I remember eating something like this growing up. It was probably brought to Chile during the German immigration. This particular recipe comes from a new Chilean cooking book “Cocina de Mercado,” is a great book. Highly recommended. The kuchen is light and not overly sweet, best enjoyed with coffee, my USA’s friends like it.

You may also be interested on the recipe: Walnut Dulce de Leche Cake.

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Chilean Walnut Kuchen

  • Author: Pilar Hernandez
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes
  • Yield: 16
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Oven-baked
  • Cuisine: Chilean
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Description

An easy and delicious treat.


Ingredients

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For the dough,

  • 115 grams of butter
  • 150 grams of granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 200 grams of all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • pinch of salt

For the filling,

  • 300 grams of chopped walnuts
  • 1 can condensed milk
  • 1 egg
  • 115 grams butter, melted
  • pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 180C or 350F.
  2. Butter a round cake pan of 22 cm in diameter (9″) or 20×20 square (9″x9″).
  3. In a medium bowl beat butter with a fork until creamy, add the sugar and beat until creamy, add the egg and beat well until incorporated fully into the mix. Add the flour, salt, and baking powder. Mix to form a soft dough. Scoop the batter into the pan and spread with a spoon or your wet fingers.
    Batter spread out
  4. Form an even layer and bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly browned.
    Baked kuchen base
  5. For the filling, chop the nuts, should be quite small as seen in the picture.

    Chopped walnuts

  6. In a bowl mix the nuts with the condensed milk and egg, a pinch of salt, stir to mix. Add the melted butter and stir well.
  7. Pour over baked dough (hot) and cover the pan with foil.

    Filling for walnut kuchen
    Kuchen covered with aluminum foil

  8. Bake for 30 minutes, remove gently and carefully the foil.
  9. Bake 10-13 minutes until golden. Let cool entirely on a wire rack, refrigerate before cutting and serving.
    Chilean Walnut Kuchen

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Chilean Walnut Kuchen


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Category: Chilean Cakes & Bakes, Chilean recipes, Pies, Sweet treats

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  1. Marcia Urbay

    August 2, 2014 at 2:19 pm

    OMG….. So yummy

    Reply
    • Marlene

      May 22, 2020 at 4:53 am

      I miss you sis…
      Estás en mi corazón, siempre fuiste buena hermana… la mejor

      Reply
  2. Barbara Roberti

    July 26, 2019 at 12:43 am

    Love walnuts and this recipe is one of my favourites, thanks Pilar.

    Reply
    • Pilar Hernandez

      July 26, 2019 at 1:38 pm

      Wonderful. Thanks Barbara.

      Reply

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