German Egg Liqueur Made from Scratch
If you ever wanted to find out how to make the German Egg Liqueur, here’s the Recipe. The German Egg liqueur, or “Eierlikoer” in German, is a traditional German liquor that you can buy from Verpoorten, the most popular Dutch brand for egg liqueur.
You can enjoy the egg liqueur pure in small liqueur glasses or use it as an ingredient for cakes and desserts. It is delicious as a topping for chocolate or vanilla ice cream and in Germany you can even buy German egg liqueur ice cream in ice cream parlors and frozen in the supermarket. We have two recipes for you. Happy Cooking!
Ingredients German Egg Liqueur Recipe
(for 1 bottle 0,7l or bottle of 0,5 l content – entirely 1,2 liter)
6 egg yolks
250 g powdered sugar
0.5 liter heavy cream
1 package or 0.9oz vanilla sugar – How to make Vanilla Sugar –
250 ml dark rum, 54% (you can use Schnaps, cognac or brandy instead, 40%)
Cooking Instructions
Eigelb, Puderzucker und Vanillezucker werden mit einem Mixer schaumig geschlagen. Dann werden die Sahne, der Rum und der Alkohol (Apotheke) hinzugefügt, und alles wird zusammen nochmals geschlagen. Fertig ist der Eierlikör und kann in die Flaschen gefüllt werden. Er hält sich im Kühlschrank gut 1/4 Jahr.
– Rinse bottles with boiling water and let dry completely.
– Beat egg yolks, powdered and vanilla sugar with a hand mixer until foamy
– Slowly add the heavy cream and rum.
– Again beat the liquid very thoroughly.
– Fill in bottles – keep the liquor in the fridge (is good for 3 months).
Recipe Vanilla Egg Liqueur
5 egg yolks
125 g powdered sugar
200 g heavy cream
100 ml white rum
2 tsp vanilla extract
– Mix egg yolks and powdered sugar with the hand mixer for 10 min (highest level).
– Add heavy cream and beat for another 7 min.
– Add rum and vanilla; mix for 3 min, then fill in clean bottles as described above.
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German Hot White Chocolate – Irresistible
Who doesn’t love hot chocolate? The popular hot winter beverage can be made with dark or with white chocolate. Here’s the recipe for a German Hot White Chocolate – Simply irresistible. Happy Cooking and Happy Holidays!
Ingredients German Hot White Chocolate
(4 servings)
750 ml milk
125 g white chocolate
2 tbsp liquor such as Coffee or egg liquor
125 ml heavy cream
ground cinnamon
Enjoy the German Christmas Box Cake
Cooking Instructions
– Bring the milk to a boil, then remove from stove.
– Break chocolate into small pieces and add to hot milk.
– Mix until chocolate has melted completely. If you still have some chocolate pieces heat the milk again.
– Add the liquor, mix well and pour into glasses or cups.
– Beat heavy cream but not firm, it should be creamy.
– Place cream on top and sprinkle with cinnamon.
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Pan Fried Leberkäse with Spinach
A classic and typical German meal is the pan fried Leberkäse with spinach and fried potatoes. It’s just delicious and so easy to make, you jsut need to get the Leberkäse. In the USA you wold find it in special German stores or places where they serve German specialties. Happy Cooking.
Ingredients Pan Fried Leberkäse with Spinach
500 g frozen spinach
4 eggs
3 larger potatoes
4 slices Leberkäse
1 onion
3 tbsp heavy cream
salt, nutmeg, pepper to taste
Cooking Instructions
– Place frozen spinach in a pot, add 3-4 tbsp water, cover the pot, and bring to a brief boil. When spinach has defrosted spice to taste and add the heavy cream. Cook for 5 min.
– Peel potatoes, cut in slices, boil them in water with some salt until semi-soft.
– Heat oil in a pan. Fry the Leberkäse slices until they are brown. Set aside and keep warm in the oven.
– In the same pan add chopped onions and fry for 2 min (add oil or butter as needed).
– Then add the potatoes and fry until they are golden brown.
– Make the fried eggs, spice with salt and pepper. Important is to add the eggs to the pan when the butter had become really hot. I always use a mix of butter and olive oil.
Place the fried egg on top of the Leberkäse, spinach and the roasted potatoes go aside. Alternatively you can also make French fries or potato salad.
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Oktoberfest Creamy Mushrooms – Rahmschwammerl
The popular Munich Oktoberfest comes with many food specialties. One is the so called “Rahmschwammerl” or Oktoberfest Creamy Mushrooms. The classic combination would be to serve with Semmelknoedel – Find recipe here – It’s a delicious meatless alternative, and so easy to make. It’s a dish that can be made throughout the year – Happy Cooking!
Ingredients Creamy Mushrooms
750 g white mushrooms
1 small onion
200 ml heavy cream
4 tbsp cooking oil
50 ml dry white wine
100 g créme fraîche, optional
2 twigs Rosemary
4-5 tbsp chopped parsley
salt, pepper to taste
1 dash sugar
Cooking Instructions Creamy Mushrooms
– Clean mushrooms and cut in quarters or in halves.
– Peel onion, chop fine. Wash herbs, dry on kitchen paper.
– Heat oil in a large pan, add mushrooms and rosemary twigs, brown for 6-7 min.
– Remove rosemary. Add onions.
– Fry for about 2 in.
– Add chopped parsley to mushrooms, then the wine. Set some parsley aside.
– Let cook until wine has evaporated.
– Now add the heavy cream, bring to a brief boil, then add creme fraiche.
– Let simmer for 5 min, spice with salt and pepper to taste.
– Should the sauce be too thin, mix 1 tbsp corn starch with 2 tbsp water and add to the sauce.
– Sprinkle some chopped parsley on top.
—-> RECIPE FOR SEMMELKNOEDEL<—-
The Oktoberfest Box Makes a Great Gift
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Plum Dumplings from Yeast Dough
The Plum Dumplings from Yeast Dough are a classic plum dumpling version and are also called Bohemian or Silesian plum dumplings or “Zwetschgenknödel” in German. If you like to use potatoes instead of a yeast dough CLICK HERE for the recipe. The classic recipe is asking for a sugar cube per plum which will add a special sweetness to the dish. Maybe a bit too much sweetness… Either serve these dumplings with melted butter, ground poppyseeds or a mix of cinnamon and sugar. But a vanilla sauce would also be a yummy addition. Happy Cooking!
Ingredients Plum Dumplings from Yeast Dough
500 g flour
1 dash salt, 1 dash sugar
1 package dry yeast (must be enough for 500g flour or 1 cube fresh yeast)
250 ml semi warm milk
2 eggs
8-10 Italian plums
mix of sugar-cinnamon
melted butter
bread crumbs, natural, no spices
1 sugar cube for each plum
Cooking Instructions
All ingredients should have room temperature.
Make the Starter Dough
– Place some flour into a bowl, make a small mold, add the milk and yeast into that mold.
add salt and mix well.
– Mix in 4 tbsp flour, 1 dash sugar and 1 dash salt.
– Cover with a clean kitchen cloth and let raise for at least 30 min at a warm place until volume has doubled.
– Knead with hands until dough shows some bubbles and you can easily remove it from hands.
– Cover with a clean kitchen cloth and let raise at a warm place until volume has doubled.
– Combine remaining sugar and flour and mix well. Beat eggs with milk and add to to the starter dough.
– Wash hands with warm water and knead dough or use a mixer with kneading hooks.
– Dough is ready when it comes off hands easily and is not sticking to the bowl. If it should be sticky add more flour.
– Let raise for 1 hour. Knead the dough one time really good.
– Remove pits from plums.
– Place in each plum 1 sugar cube – that’s the original style.
– Place flour on a smooth surface and roll the dough 1cm thick. You can cut squares or circles big enough so a plum can be added and closed in.
– Place 1 plum on the dough and close it, then roll to a ball.
– Cover dumplings with a kitchen cloth and let raise for 10 min.
– Bring water with 1 tsp salt in a large pot to a boil.
– Place the dumplings into the water and let cook on lower heat covered for about 10 min.
– Remove them with a slotted spoon.
– Serve with melted butter, a cinnamon-sugar mix, ground poppyseeds or vanilla sauce.
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German Rhubarb Cake with Vanilla Cream
If you see rhubarb in the grocery stores or on your local farmers market you must get some so you can make this delicious German Rhubarb Cake with Vanilla Cream and Streusel on top. The base cake is a simple biscuit topped with a layer of vanilla pudding and Streusel. Happy Baking!
Ingredients German Rhubarb Cake with Vanilla Cream
Base Cake
100 g butter
80 g sugar
1 Package or 0.5oz vanilla sugar
2 eggs
75 g sour cream
180 g flour
1 tsp heaped baking powder
some butter
For the Cream
1 package vanilla pudding
2-3 tbsp sugar or to taste
375 ml milk
125 g sour cream
800 g rhubarb, peeled
For the Streusel
200 g flour
100 g sugar
1 package vanilla sugar
150 g cold butter
cinnamon to taste
some powdered sugar for dusting
Baking Instructions
– Peel rhubarb and cut into small pieces. Add Sugar and let sit for about 30 min.
– Pre-heat oven to 355 F.
– Let drain in a sieve so all liquid will be gone.
For the base cake mix all ingredients very well with hand mixer.
– Grease a 10 inch spring form with butter or use parchment paper. Fill in the dough.
– Bake the cake for 15 min then remove it from the oven (it’s not 100% baked).
For the Streusel combine all ingredients and knead with hands until you get a crumbly dough.
For the Cream make the pudding per instructions (with milk and sugar), while stirring let cool off a bit.
– Add sour cream.
– Spread the cream on the base cake.
– Add the rhubarb pieces and sprinkle with a layer of Streusel
– Bake for 30-35 minutes more.
– Let cool off in the form.
– When released from the form dust with powdered sugar
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Boiled Potatoes with Radishes and Yoghurt
Are you looking for a delicious spring recipe? Here is one: Boiled potatoes with Radishes and Yoghurt. If you can get the first seasonal potatoes the dish would be more than perfect. Enjoy spring and Happy Cooking!
Ingredients Boiled Potatoes with Radishes
4 Servings
5-6 potatoes, Gold (amount depends on the size)
8-12 radishes (amount depends on size, if you use small ones then you might need more)
salt, pepper to taste
100 cubed ham, bacon or Speck, or Prosciutto
4 tbsp chopped chives
4 small cups of natural Greek yoghurt such as the 5% Fage
4 tsp sparking water
lemon juice to taste
2 tbsp water cress or chopped parsley
1 tsp fresh chopped mint, optional
You will LOVE this German Dill Dressing from EDEKA
Cooking Instructions Boiled Potatoes with Radishes
– Boil potatoes with skin in water until soft.
– Wash and clean radishes, cut in slices then in small pieces.
– Sprinkle with salt and let sit for 5 min.
– Cut Speck in very small cubes and fry in a pan (without adding any grease).
– Let drip on kitchen paper
– Cut chives in very small pieces.
– Combine yoghurt in a bowl with mineral water and mix until it’s very smooth.
– Add radishes, bacon and chives and spice with pepper, salt and lemon juice to taste.
– Peel potatoes, sprinkle with cress or parsley and serve with the yoghurt.
Alternatives
The yoghurt with radishes could be also used as a dip with crackers or cut carrots and celery. For the dip cut the radishes in small stripes.
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Buttermilk Plinsen or Pancakes – From East Germany
The recipe for “Plinsen” or “Blinsen” is a typical recipe from the regions of East and Middle Germany, and they are pancakes, in Russia they call them “Bliny”. These round pancakes are small, even smaller than a pan size. If quark is added you get the “Quarkplinsen” or like in this recipe, you can make Buttermilk Plinsen by using buttermilk (from the region Lausitz). There’s also a recipe for yeast Plinsen (Hefeplinsen) from the region Saxon. These little pancakes are fluffy and taste the best with jam, fruit puree, powdered sugar or apple sauce. Happy Cooking!
Ingredients Buttermilk Plinsen
(serves 4)
4 eggs
300 g flour
500 ml butter milk
1 package vanilla sugar, 0.3oz
– How to Make Vanilla Sugar –
1 dash salt
200 ml sparkling water, unflavored
oil/butter for frying
Cooking Instructions Buttermilk Plinsen
– Combine all ingredients except the water in a bowl. Whisk well.
– Let sit for 30 min.
– Add the mineral water and mix well.
– In a non-stick pan add some oil, sunflower oil would be good.
– Add a spoonful of dough and fry until golden. turn after some minutes.
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