German Dessert Recipes

German Nut Triangles (or Nussecken) feature a soft and buttery shortbread base topped with a caramelized hazelnut layer. Dipped in rich melted chocolate, they make for a delightful sweet treat or a tasty edible gift!

This simple yeasted sweet dough cake beautifully balances the natural sweetness of the plums with a soft, golden base, creating a classic dessert that captures the essence of traditional German baking.

Delightfully crisp and warmly spiced, this easy Apple Strudel (Apfelstrudel) is elegant enough for the most elaborate menu, yet simple enough for any night of the year.

German Apple Pie is one of the easiest apple pie baking experiences ever! Simply toss sliced apples with a mixture of sugar, flour, cinnamon, and cloves, pile them into a pie crust, and pour cream over the whole thing. Once baked, the mixture creates a rich, smooth, creamy filling that's unlike any other kind of apple pie out there.

These tasty almond paste cookies are a tasty combination of rich almond goodness and dipped chocolate. Dense and chewy, these cookies can be made well ahead of time and last for weeks. Naturally gluten-free.

Layers of moist chocolate cake, whipped cream, and cherries create this timeless, iconic German dessert.

Franzbrötchen are German-style croissants, and closely resemble their French counterpart. They have a subtle sweetness and are notably less demanding to make than traditional croissants.

Indulge your family with the delightful German Fried Egg Cake! Also known as Spiegeleierkuchen, this whimsical Easter dessert is sure to charm everyone. Fool everyone with this sweet sunny side up egg cake!

Rahmkuchen is a delightful baked cheesecake (Käsekuchen) renowned for its velvety texture and milder sweetness. Ideal for afternoon tea or dessert.

Bienenstich, known as 'Bee Sting Cake,' is a beloved and timeless German dessert, typically served during Kaffee und Kuchen, Germany's take on posh afternoon tea.

Dampfnudel, a unique German sweet dumpling, is steamed in a blend of butter, sugar, and whole milk, creating a distinctive treat. Served with a simple vanilla sauce and an easy strawberry topping, it adds the perfect notes to this sweet symphony for your taste buds.

Kokosmakronen, also known as German Coconut Macaroons, are a fusion of coconut macaroon and meringue cookie! Crispy on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside, these deliciously light, airy treats require only three simple ingredients to make!

Kalter Hund, a German no-bake chocolate biscuit (cookie) cake, translates to "cold dog" in German. Also known as a cold snout, cellar cake, or hedgehog slice, this German no-bake chocolate biscuit cake is a square-shaped dessert inspired by chocolate salami, and features alternating butter cookies and chocolate-peanut butter layers.

Derived from the union of "zimt" (cinnamon) and "sterne" (stars), Zimtsterne are essentially cinnamon stars. These traditional German Christmas cookies are made from a blend of confectioner's sugar, ground nuts, cinnamon, and egg whites. The mixture transforms into a dough, that is then rolled out, shaped into stars, decorated with meringue, and delicately baked/dried in a low oven.

Pfeffernüsse is a traditional German cookie, characterized by its small, round shape and distinctive blend of spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Coated in powdered sugar, these cookies are a delightful sweet and spicy treat.