Rum Pot or Rumtopf – German Dessert Specialty

Rum Pot or Rumtopf in German is a traditional mix out of rum and fruit that is enjoyed during the winter months. You would start in May with strawberries and add more and more fruit during the summer months. You can make a tropical…

German Rice Pudding – Milchreis Dessert

rice pudding

German Rice pudding or Milchreis in German is a traditional dessert that is served with apple sauce, fresh fruit or Rote Gruetze. It was a dish that accompanied my childhood like a red yarn, as we say in German. It can be a dessert…

Cold Sweet Soup with Berries – Kaltschale

sweet cold soup kaltschale with berries

During the summer months this refreshing dish is being served as a substitute for a hot soup. We call this dish “Kaltschale” and it is a cold sweet soup with berries. You can use strawberries or a mix with different red berries. I can…

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,…

Strawberry Ice Cream Made from Scratch

strawberry ice cream homemade

Who doesn’t love Strawberry ice cream? Back in my childhood the summers were accompanied by the so called “Eis am Stiel” specialties, popsicle or ice lolly, and one was with a strawberry flavor or maybe it was the “Erdbeer Cocktail”, strawberry ice cream in…

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 Holiday Dessert – For Your Festive Menu

german holiday dessert

The German Holiday Dessert is the perfect ending for a German Christmas dinner. You need Lebkuchen, sour cherries and quark. Lebkuchen can be made – Go to the Recipe for Lebkuchen here – or you can find them at Aldi or Cost Plus (if…