APPLE CREAM CHEESE KUCHEN

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This is a very old recipe that my mother made often, when I was a child in Germany. It was our Sunday dessert. You can also use other fruit as a topping, such as plums, fresh peaches or apricots.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1-1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
2 tablespoons warm water (110° to 115°)
1 large egg, room temperature
1/4 cup warm whole milk (110° to 115°)
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/4 to 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
TOPPING:
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon sugar
1 large tart apple, peeled and sliced
2 teaspoons butter, melted
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the egg, milk, butter, sugar, lemon zest, salt and 3/4 cup flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky)., Turn onto a floured surface. With floured hands, knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Press into a greased 8-in. square baking dish; build up edges slightly., For topping, in a small bowl, combine cream cheese and sugar. Gently spread over dough. Arrange apple slices over top; brush with butter. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Preheat oven to 350°. Bake until golden brown and apples are tender, 30-40 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 207mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.