How to make Vanilla Pudding – German Custard Dessert

German vanilla pudding

Find out today how to make vanilla pudding or custard – In Germany we use vanilla pudding a lot in the making of cakes and pastries or just as a dessert. Dr. Oetker produces a pudding powder that is convenient but they flavor it…

Kaiserschmarrn Recipe – Austrian Authentic Dessert

kaiserschmarrn

Kaiserschmarrn recipe is a local Austrian-German specialty that has become very popular. Let’s look first at some definitions. The word “Kaiser” means “Emperor” and “Schmarrn” means “Mishmash” in Austrian-German. Nevertheless the translation of Kaiserschmarrn has generated some debate. “Kaiser” is literally translated as “emperor”,…

Rote Gruetze Recipe – Popular German Dessert

rote gruetze recipe

Summer is the time for the popular German dessert, here is the Rote Gruetze recipe. It is not difficult at all and very easy to make. Rote Gruetze comes originally from Scandinavia and Northern Germany. The main ingredients are red berries and red juice,…

German Vanilla Quark Dessert with Fruit

german vanilla quark dessert

Learn how to make this dessert that is ideal for summer with fresh fruit: German Vanilla Quark Dessert with Fruit. There are quite a few fruit combinations, see under tips at the end of the recipe. Also find out how to make quark. A…

Hot Raspberries with Vanilla Ice Cream Dessert

hot raspberries with vanilla ice cream

Classic dish that is wonderful for all seasons. It can be the highlight of a festive menu or a refreshing dessert in summe: Hot Raspberries with Vanilla Ice Cream Dessert. Happy Cooking! Ingredients Hot Raspberries with Vanilla Ice Cream (for 1 serving) 3 scoops…

German Spekulatius Mandarine Dessert

german spekulatius mandarine dessert

A perfect German Christmas menu ends with a dessert that is including holiday spices, and which will end the menu perfectly. One of such desserts is the German Spekulatius Mandarine Dessert. The spiced cookies are available at Aldi, German specialty stores or Cost Plus…

German Pear Dessert – Pear Helene

German pear dessert

Are you looking for a festive dessert? A dessert that will compliment your Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner? Try the German pear dessert that is based on the French recipe for Pear Helene. It consists of poached pears combined with vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce and…

Cherry Cream Dessert – Authentic German Recipe

cherry cream dessert

The Cherry Cream dessert is a delicious combination of sour cherries, heavy cream, and Kirsch Schnaps. In the South of Germany, especially in the Black Forest,  you can get the best Kirsch Schnaps and sour cherries. These cherries can be found in many German…