Apple Cream Cheese Kuchen

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.

Directions In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the egg, milk, butter, sugar, lemon peel, salt and 3/4 cup flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft...

Ingredients

• 1-1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 2 tablespoons warm water (110° to 115°)
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
• 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