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Apfelstrudel, or apple strudel, is a traditional Viennese pastry that is popular in Austria and in many countries in Europe. This dessert features a flaky, buttery pastry filled with a sweet and spicy mixture of tart apples, raisins, sugar, cinnamon, and often breadcrumbs to absorb the juice and prevent a soggy crust.
Apfelstrudel: Pastry with spiced apples, raisins.
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Kirschenmichel, also known as cherry pudding, is a traditional German dessert that resembles a bread pudding with a juicy cherry twist. It's made by combining day-old bread or rolls with eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, and a generous helping of cherries to create a sweet and satisfying treat. The mixture is baked until it's set and golden on top.
Kirschenmichel: Cherry pudding.
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Schmalznudel, also known as Bavarian fried dough pastries, are a traditional German delicacy with a rich, golden crust and a soft, fluffy interior. These pastries are shaped into rounds or twisted forms before being deep-fried in lard or butter until puffed and light golden-brown.
Schmalznudel (Dough Pastries)
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Sächsischer Stollen, also known as Dresden Stollen, is a traditional German Christmas bread that hails from Saxony. Rich, sweet, and dense, this festive loaf boasts a luxurious mix of candied fruits, nuts, spices, and a core of marzipan, invoking the warmth and cheer of the holiday season.
Sächsischer Stollen: Christmas bread with candied fruits, marzipan.
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Eierschecke mit Pflaumen is a traditional German dessert originating from Saxony and Thuringia. It's a layered cake that consists of a yeasty dough base, a middle layer of sweet and tangy plums, and a top layer of a creamy custard made from eggs, quark or curd, and vanilla.
Eierschecke mit Pflaumen: Custard cake with plums.
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Gooey Butter Cake is a classic American dessert known for its rich, buttery flavor and irresistibly gooey texture. Originating from St.
Gooey Butter Cake - Sweet, decadent squares
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Kirschenmichel, also known as Cherry Bread Pudding, is a cherished traditional German dessert that features day-old bread soaked in a rich custard mixture with fresh or canned cherries. This comforting dish typically includes a blend of eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla essence for a touch of sweetness, and a pinch of cinnamon for warmth.
Kirschenmichel: Cherry bread pudding.
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Sächsische Quarktorte, or Saxon Cheese Torte, is a classic German dessert that is both creamy and refreshing. It typically features quark, a type of fresh cheese that is tangy and smooth, as the base of the filling. The addition of lemon zest and juice infuses the cake with a bright citrus flavor, enhancing the light and airy quark.
Sächsische Quarktorte: Cheesecake with quark, lemon.
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Kirschenmichel is a traditional German dessert known as a baked cherry pudding. It is a warm, comforting dish that features sweet, juicy cherries enveloped in a tender, lightly sweetened batter.
Kirschenmichel: Baked cherry pudding.
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Quarkbällchen, or fried quark dough balls, is a popular German treat commonly enjoyed during the carnival season but also beloved as a year-round snack. These bite-sized delights are made from a smooth, cheesy dough prepared with quark—a type of fresh dairy product similar to cream cheese but lighter.
Quarkbällchen: Fried quark dough balls.
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Apfelkuchen, or German Apple Cake, is a classic German dessert made with a tender vanilla cake base and layered with fresh slices of juicy apples. Cinnamon and nutmeg often complement the sweetly spiced flavor profile, while a sprinkle of sugar on top adds a delightful crust.
Apfelkuchen: Apple cake.
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Vanillekipferl, or vanilla crescent cookies, are classic Austrian, German, and Hungarian treats that have become a beloved part of Christmas baking traditions. These delightful crescent-shaped cookies are made from a dough comprising flour, butter, ground almonds or hazelnuts, sugar, and vanilla.
Vanillekipferl: Vanilla crescent cookies dusted with powdered sugar
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Nussschnecken, also known as nut-filled swirled pastries or nut scrolls, are a popular German and Austrian pastry that features a sweet, yeast-based dough swirled with a rich, nutty filling.
Nussschnecken: Nut-filled swirled pastries.
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Stollen is a traditional German fruit bread often enjoyed during the holiday season. Its dense yet tender crumb is generously dotted with dried fruits such as raisins, currants, and candied citrus peel, as well as almonds or marzipan.
Stollen: Rich fruit bread dusted with powdered sugar
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Apfelstrudel, commonly known as Apple Strudel, is a popular dessert in Austrian and German cuisine. Its delicate, flaky pastry encases a sweet, spiced apple filling typically made from sliced apples, sugar, cinnamon, and raisins. Some variations may include breadcrumbs or nuts such as almonds or walnuts for an added crunch.
Apfelstrudel: Pastry with spiced apples.
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Zimtsterne, or Cinnamon Stars, are traditional German cookies especially popular during the Christmas season. These delightful treats are made from a simple blend of ground almonds, egg whites, sugar, and cinnamon, resulting in a deliciously chewy texture with a crisp exterior.
Zimtsterne (Cinnamon Stars)
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Reisfladen is a charming Belgian-German dessert that features a creamy rice pudding baked into a crisp tart shell. The dish starts with Arborio or another short-grain rice simmered in milk with sugar and vanilla until thick and creamy.
Reisfladen: Rice pudding tart.
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Christstollen, also known as Stollen, is a traditional German fruit bread savored during the Christmas season. This sweet bread is rich and dense, featuring a harmonious blend of dried and candied fruits such as raisins, currants, citrus peel, and apricots.
Christstollen: Fruit bread for Christmas.
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Spekulatius, or spiced biscuits, are a traditional German treat enjoyed primarily during the Christmas season. These cookies are characterized by their crisp texture and fragrant spice blend that includes cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, and nutmeg. They're often imprinted with festive shapes and designs using special rolling pins or molds.
Spekulatius: Spiced biscuits.
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Tarta de Santiago, also known as Santiago Cake, is a traditional Spanish almond cake originating from the region of Galicia. It is closely associated with the pilgrimage to the shrine of the Apostle Saint James the Great in the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela.
Tarta de Santiago (Santiago Cake) (Andorra)
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