The Recipe Library: Desserts
Nut Corners (Nussecken)
Nut Corners Recipe: Chocolate-dipped nussecken with a buttery shortbread base, apricot jam layer, and caramelized nut topping—a perfect treat for year-round indulgence.
Nut Corners (Nussecken)
Nut Corners Recipe: Chocolate-dipped nussecken with a buttery shortbread base, apricot jam layer, and caramelized nut topping—a perfect treat for year-round indulgence.
Marble Pound Cake (Marmorkuchen)
This favorite marble cake recipe, aka Marmorkuchen, has been in our family for years. Our boys 'loved' the chocolate part. Because of that, I would often make two-thirds of the...
Marble Pound Cake (Marmorkuchen)
This favorite marble cake recipe, aka Marmorkuchen, has been in our family for years. Our boys 'loved' the chocolate part. Because of that, I would often make two-thirds of the...
Linzer Torte (Linzertorte)
Rose's Linzertorte is one that's been handed down for generations.
Linzer Torte (Linzertorte)
Rose's Linzertorte is one that's been handed down for generations.
No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake
My lemon cheesecake recipe is so good and so easy. German? Not at all. But, it fits great after a big meal when one wants something sweet, yet light. It's...
No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake
My lemon cheesecake recipe is so good and so easy. German? Not at all. But, it fits great after a big meal when one wants something sweet, yet light. It's...
Lebkuchen (Easy Christmas Gingerbread Bars)
This Lebkuchen recipe is such an easy German Christmas recipe to make. It's made in one bowl, baked, decorated, and then cut. But the results ... the house smells like...
Lebkuchen (Easy Christmas Gingerbread Bars)
This Lebkuchen recipe is such an easy German Christmas recipe to make. It's made in one bowl, baked, decorated, and then cut. But the results ... the house smells like...
German King's Cake (Königskuchen)
One of the most of the traditional holiday baking recipes made in Germany is königskuchen, aka "King's Cake." It's a non-yeast raisin and currant-filled fruit cake baked in its own...
German King's Cake (Königskuchen)
One of the most of the traditional holiday baking recipes made in Germany is königskuchen, aka "King's Cake." It's a non-yeast raisin and currant-filled fruit cake baked in its own...
"Torn" Pancakes (Kaiserschmarrn)
Kaiserschmarrn, or “Emperor’s Mess,” is a fluffy, caramelized pancake torn into pieces and dusted with sugar, a royally delicious treat, especially in southern Germany and Austria.
"Torn" Pancakes (Kaiserschmarrn)
Kaiserschmarrn, or “Emperor’s Mess,” is a fluffy, caramelized pancake torn into pieces and dusted with sugar, a royally delicious treat, especially in southern Germany and Austria.
Jelly Donuts, deep-fried (Berliner Pfannkuchen ...
Also known as Berliner pfannkuchen and krapfen, among many other names, these soft pillowy donuts are easy and fun to make and taste absolutely delicious!
Jelly Donuts, deep-fried (Berliner Pfannkuchen ...
Also known as Berliner pfannkuchen and krapfen, among many other names, these soft pillowy donuts are easy and fun to make and taste absolutely delicious!
Iced Coffee (Eiskaffee)
Eiskaffee, the kind of iced coffee that they serve in Germany, is not just iced coffee, meaning coffee served over ice cubes.
Iced Coffee (Eiskaffee)
Eiskaffee, the kind of iced coffee that they serve in Germany, is not just iced coffee, meaning coffee served over ice cubes.
Homemade Ice Cream (selbstgemachtes Eis)
If you've never made ice cream, or thought you needed a special ice cream maker, this recipe teaches you a way how to make it, German-style.
Homemade Ice Cream (selbstgemachtes Eis)
If you've never made ice cream, or thought you needed a special ice cream maker, this recipe teaches you a way how to make it, German-style.
Hazelnut Cake (Haselnusskuchen / Haselnusstorte)
This hazelnut cake, aka haselnusskuchen, was one of my Mutti's favorites. Turn it into a hazelnut torte by including the optional filling and marzipan topping.
Hazelnut Cake (Haselnusskuchen / Haselnusstorte)
This hazelnut cake, aka haselnusskuchen, was one of my Mutti's favorites. Turn it into a hazelnut torte by including the optional filling and marzipan topping.
Hazelnut Cookies (Haselnussmakronen)
These hazelnut cookies, aka Haselnussmakronen, bring back such wonderful memories of my Mutti's Christmas cookie platter.
Hazelnut Cookies (Haselnussmakronen)
These hazelnut cookies, aka Haselnussmakronen, bring back such wonderful memories of my Mutti's Christmas cookie platter.
Ginger Snap Cookies (Gewürz-Plätzchen)
This easy ginger snap cookies recipe, aka Gewürz-Plätzchen, has been a family favorite for years. It's one I made with my kids when there were young.
Ginger Snap Cookies (Gewürz-Plätzchen)
This easy ginger snap cookies recipe, aka Gewürz-Plätzchen, has been a family favorite for years. It's one I made with my kids when there were young.
Spritz Cookies (Spritzgebäck)
Buttery and crisp with just a hint of almond, these fun little shapes still disappear as fast as I can bake them. Made with a cookie press and topped with...
Spritz Cookies (Spritzgebäck)
Buttery and crisp with just a hint of almond, these fun little shapes still disappear as fast as I can bake them. Made with a cookie press and topped with...
Poppy Seed Cake (Mohnkuchen)
German Poppy Seed Cake: A moist, nutty dessert from Saxony, rich with poppy seeds and almonds. Easy to bake, perfect with whipped cream or coffee. A slice of tradition!
Poppy Seed Cake (Mohnkuchen)
German Poppy Seed Cake: A moist, nutty dessert from Saxony, rich with poppy seeds and almonds. Easy to bake, perfect with whipped cream or coffee. A slice of tradition!
Plum Streusel Cake (Pflaumen-Streuselkuchen)
German plum cake, aka pflaumen-streuselkuchen! So thankful to my niece, Melissa Judd, for finding this long-lost family favorite from her German grandma (my hubby's Mutti) and Oma to our boys.
Plum Streusel Cake (Pflaumen-Streuselkuchen)
German plum cake, aka pflaumen-streuselkuchen! So thankful to my niece, Melissa Judd, for finding this long-lost family favorite from her German grandma (my hubby's Mutti) and Oma to our boys.
Apple Bread (Apfelbrot)
German Apple Bread Recipe: This easy, no-yeast recipe fills the house with the holiday scents of apple, cinnamon, and cloves. Perfect for a German Christmas or a quiet weekend!
Apple Bread (Apfelbrot)
German Apple Bread Recipe: This easy, no-yeast recipe fills the house with the holiday scents of apple, cinnamon, and cloves. Perfect for a German Christmas or a quiet weekend!
Gluten-free Fruit Torte (glutenfreier Obstkuchen)
Yes, my fruit torte recipe, aka Obsttorte, is so delicious. With fresh berries, it's one of those great fruit dessert recipes to enjoy in the summer.
Gluten-free Fruit Torte (glutenfreier Obstkuchen)
Yes, my fruit torte recipe, aka Obsttorte, is so delicious. With fresh berries, it's one of those great fruit dessert recipes to enjoy in the summer.
Blueberry Fruit Tart (Blaubeer-Obstkuchen)
This blueberry fruit tart recipe, aka blaubeer-obstkuchen, was sent in by one of our readers, Roswitha Seemann. Her recipe calls for fresh or frozen fruit, such as blueberries, raspberries, cherries, plums,...
Blueberry Fruit Tart (Blaubeer-Obstkuchen)
This blueberry fruit tart recipe, aka blaubeer-obstkuchen, was sent in by one of our readers, Roswitha Seemann. Her recipe calls for fresh or frozen fruit, such as blueberries, raspberries, cherries, plums,...
Fruit Pudding (Rote Grütze)
This fruit pudding recipe, the original Rote Grütze, is one of Schleswig-Holstein's traditional desserts. It could also be described as Germany's national dessert!
Fruit Pudding (Rote Grütze)
This fruit pudding recipe, the original Rote Grütze, is one of Schleswig-Holstein's traditional desserts. It could also be described as Germany's national dessert!