Blueberry kuchen is one of the most popular recipes during the season in Chile. Fresh, flavorful, and often generously sized, blueberries have undoubtedly become one of the favorite fruits throughout the country.
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How to make Blueberry Kuchen?
Kuchen is typically a versatile base recipe that can be paired with various ingredients. One of its most popular versions features blueberries—delicious and nutritious.
Nutritional Information
Category: Typical Desserts
Cuisine: Chilean
Calories: 250
Preparation: 20 minutes
Cooking: 20 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Chilean Blueberry Kuchen Recipe
Ingredients
- 600 g condensed milk
- 300 g fresh blueberries
- 300 g all-purpose flour (without baking powder)
- 200 g butter
- 100 g powdered sugar
- 3 eggs
Preparation
- In a large bowl, combine sifted flour, powdered sugar, and butter. Mix with a wooden spoon until you get a sandy texture. Add one egg and stir until fully integrated without kneading.
- Roll out the dough and distribute it over the surface of a greased kuchen mold, stretching it gently. Seal any possible cracks with your fingers, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (396°F) for at least 10 minutes. Bake the kuchen dough for 10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Thoroughly wash the blueberries, removing any dirt or damaged fruits. Reserve them in a bowl and add condensed milk and 2 beaten egg yolks. Mix gently and pour over the pre-cooked dough in the mold. Return it to the oven and bake until the surface begins to caramelize. Remove and cool to room temperature.
Benefits of consuming blueberries
- Blueberries are small berries rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and essential minerals. They offer benefits ranging from improving the immune system to reducing the risk of certain types of cancer.
- Antioxidants help combat harmful free radicals in our bodies, preventing many chronic and debilitating conditions such as Alzheimer’s or rheumatoid arthritis.
Did you know?
In Chile, almost 100,000 tons of fresh blueberries are produced each year, with around one-third destined for export. Chile ranks first globally in blueberry production, with the Maule region being the country’s largest producer, accounting for 30.6% of the total national production.
