Western German Desserts

This is a special variety of brown, firm gingerbread that has been baked in Aachen since the 1820s. The term printe refers to the use of carved wooden molds into which the dough is pressed during production. Having been regionally protect... READ MORE

Bethmännchen have been a Christmas staple in Germany for over 200 years. Hailing from Frankfurt, these cookies are made from marzipan dough that is infused with rose water. Before they are glazed and baked, each cookie is decorated with three... READ MORE

Frankfurter Kranz is a classic German cake that originated in Frankfurt and was created around 1735. This cake is known for its distinctive crown shape, symbolizing the city's historical association with the German emperors as the place where coro... READ MORE

Kirschenmichel is a buttery German bread pudding enriched with sweet cherries. A common dessert in southern Germany, this sweet treat is typically flavored with cinnamon, cloves, Kirsch liqueur, vanilla extract, or almond extract. Moist and sweet,... READ MORE

Westfälische quarkspeise is a trifle dessert with layers of creamy German quark and whipped cream, tart cherries (such as morello cherries), and crumbled pumpernickel (slightly sweet dark rye bread). Typically flavored with kirsch, amaretto, ... READ MORE

Bergische waffles are traditional German waffles originating from the Bergisches Land area. They’re usually made with a combination of flour, sugar, butter, vanilla, eggs, baking powder, and milk. What differentiates these waffles is that th... READ MORE

Frankfurter pudding is a traditional pudding originating from Frankfurt, and although there are many versions of hot steamed chocolate pudding throughout the country, this one is considered to be one of the best and richest. It's usually made with... READ MORE

This traditional Christmas cookie originated in Frankfurt, and it has a long history that dates back to the Middle Ages. Although the recipes may vary, these cookies are usually prepared with a soft dough that incorporates marzipan, orange blossom... READ MORE

Schwarzer magister is a traditional dessert that's especially popular in the region of Rhineland-Palatinate. It's usually made with a combination of zwieback rusks (or toasted white bread), prunes, eggs, lemon juice and zest, sugar, cinnamon, heav... READ MORE