The Recipe Library: Desserts

Oma's No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake Recipe

No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake

Gerhild Fulson

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...

Cheesecake Desserts International

No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake

Gerhild Fulson

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...

Cheesecake Desserts International
Oma's German Lebkuchen Recipe

Lebkuchen (Easy Christmas Gingerbread Bars)

Gerhild Fulson

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...

Bars Christmas Desserts

Lebkuchen (Easy Christmas Gingerbread Bars)

Gerhild Fulson

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...

Bars Christmas Desserts
Oma's Königskuchen

German King's Cake (Königskuchen)

Gerhild Fulson

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...

Cake Desserts German

German King's Cake (Königskuchen)

Gerhild Fulson

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...

Cake Desserts German
Kaiserschmarrn

"Torn" Pancakes (Kaiserschmarrn)

Gerhild Fulson

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.

Austrian Desserts Pancakes

"Torn" Pancakes (Kaiserschmarrn)

Gerhild Fulson

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.

Austrian Desserts Pancakes
Jelly Donut Recipe: Berliner Pfannkuchen or Krapfen

Jelly Donuts, deep-fried (Berliner Pfannkuchen ...

Gerhild Fulson

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!

Christmas Desserts Donuts

Jelly Donuts, deep-fried (Berliner Pfannkuchen ...

Gerhild Fulson

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!

Christmas Desserts Donuts
How to make Iced Coffee, German-style

Iced Coffee (Eiskaffee)

Gerhild Fulson

Eiskaffee, the kind of iced coffee that they serve in Germany, is not just iced coffee, meaning coffee served over ice cubes.

Coffee Desserts Drinks

Iced Coffee (Eiskaffee)

Gerhild Fulson

Eiskaffee, the kind of iced coffee that they serve in Germany, is not just iced coffee, meaning coffee served over ice cubes.

Coffee Desserts Drinks
Gerhild's Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream

Homemade Ice Cream (selbstgemachtes Eis)

Gerhild Fulson

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.

Desserts Ice Cream Vegetarian

Homemade Ice Cream (selbstgemachtes Eis)

Gerhild Fulson

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.

Desserts Ice Cream Vegetarian
Mutti's Hazelnut Torte Recipe

Hazelnut Cake (Haselnusskuchen)

Gerhild Fulson

This Hazelnut Cake Recipe, aka Haselnusskuchen, was one of my Mutti's favorites. Special, yet very easy to make. We all loved it, especially when it was covered with marzipan.

Cake Desserts Vegetarian

Hazelnut Cake (Haselnusskuchen)

Gerhild Fulson

This Hazelnut Cake Recipe, aka Haselnusskuchen, was one of my Mutti's favorites. Special, yet very easy to make. We all loved it, especially when it was covered with marzipan.

Cake Desserts Vegetarian
Oma's Hazelnut Cookies

Hazelnut Cookies (Haselnussmakronen)

Gerhild Fulson

These hazelnut cookies, aka Haselnussmakronen, bring back such wonderful memories of my Mutti's Christmas cookie platter.

Cookies Desserts Holiday

Hazelnut Cookies (Haselnussmakronen)

Gerhild Fulson

These hazelnut cookies, aka Haselnussmakronen, bring back such wonderful memories of my Mutti's Christmas cookie platter.

Cookies Desserts Holiday
Oma's Ginger Snap Cookies

Ginger Snap Cookies (Gewürz-Plätzchen)

Gerhild Fulson

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.

Desserts Vegetarian

Ginger Snap Cookies (Gewürz-Plätzchen)

Gerhild Fulson

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.

Desserts Vegetarian
Spritz cookies cooking on cookie sheet

Spritz Cookies (Spritzgebäck)

Gerhild Fulson

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...

Desserts Vegetarian

Spritz Cookies (Spritzgebäck)

Gerhild Fulson

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...

Desserts Vegetarian
a piece of poppy seed cake with whipped cream

Poppy Seed Cake (Mohnkuchen)

Gerhild Fulson

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!

Desserts Vegetarian

Poppy Seed Cake (Mohnkuchen)

Gerhild Fulson

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!

Desserts Vegetarian
Grandma's Plum Streuselkuchen is a delicious journey down memory lane

Plum Streusel Cake (Pflaumen-Streuselkuchen)

Gerhild Fulson

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.

Desserts Vegetarian

Plum Streusel Cake (Pflaumen-Streuselkuchen)

Gerhild Fulson

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.

Desserts Vegetarian
Baked German Apple Bread

Apple Bread (Apfelbrot)

Gerhild Fulson

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!

Apples Baking Bread

Apple Bread (Apfelbrot)

Gerhild Fulson

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!

Apples Baking Bread
Oma's German Fruit Torte Recipe

Gluten-free Fruit Torte (glutenfreier Obstkuchen)

Gerhild Fulson

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.

Cakes Desserts Fruit

Gluten-free Fruit Torte (glutenfreier Obstkuchen)

Gerhild Fulson

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.

Cakes Desserts Fruit
Roswitha's Fruit Tart Recipe

Blueberry Fruit Tart (Blaubeer-Obstkuchen)

Gerhild Fulson

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,...

Desserts Fruit Tarts

Blueberry Fruit Tart (Blaubeer-Obstkuchen)

Gerhild Fulson

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,...

Desserts Fruit Tarts
Mutti's Rote Grütze ~ Fruit Pudding Recipe

Fruit Pudding (Rote Grütze)

Gerhild Fulson

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!

Desserts Fruit Pudding

Fruit Pudding (Rote Grütze)

Gerhild Fulson

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!

Desserts Fruit Pudding
German Fruit Flan ~ Obsttorte

Fruit Flan (Obsttorte)

Gerhild Fulson

Here's a delicious and easy German fruit flan, known as obsttorte, that's perfect for summer gatherings or as a refreshing side dish.

Cakes Desserts Fruit

Fruit Flan (Obsttorte)

Gerhild Fulson

Here's a delicious and easy German fruit flan, known as obsttorte, that's perfect for summer gatherings or as a refreshing side dish.

Cakes Desserts Fruit
Heiss und Eis (Frozen Fruit Dessert)

Frozen Fruit Dessert (Heiss und Eis)

Gerhild Fulson

This frozen fruit dessert, aka Heiss und Eis, is such an easy and quick treat to make. It's a favorite among the easy, quick dessert recipes. If you have frozen...

Desserts Fruit Ice Cream

Frozen Fruit Dessert (Heiss und Eis)

Gerhild Fulson

This frozen fruit dessert, aka Heiss und Eis, is such an easy and quick treat to make. It's a favorite among the easy, quick dessert recipes. If you have frozen...

Desserts Fruit Ice Cream
Oma’s Frankfurter Kranz Recipe - German Crown Cake

Frankfurter Kranz (Crown Cake)

Gerhild Fulson

Frankfurter Kranz is a classic German celebration cake, layered with jam, vanilla buttercream, and coated in crunchy Krokant. Finished with buttercream and candied cherries, it’s as beautiful as it is...

Baking Cakes Desserts

Frankfurter Kranz (Crown Cake)

Gerhild Fulson

Frankfurter Kranz is a classic German celebration cake, layered with jam, vanilla buttercream, and coated in crunchy Krokant. Finished with buttercream and candied cherries, it’s as beautiful as it is...

Baking Cakes Desserts