German
German Buttercream (Crème Mousseline)
Llike a leveled-up pastry cream enriched with whipped butter, German buttercream is the ideal filling for cakes and pastries.
By Sarah Kieffer
Apple Strudel
These raisin-studded apple strudels have a hint of cinnamon and a zingy whipped cream topping fortified with sour cream.
By The Gourmet Test Kitchen
Step Into the World of German Baking With This Fan-Favorite ‘Bake Off’ Alum
This new cookbook by Jürgen Krauss is a must-have for baking enthusiasts.
By Matthew Zuras
Zwetschgen-Kuchen (Plum Tart With Streusel)
Depending on the type of plums, this Germa nplum tart can get a bit juicy. The amount of may streusel seem small, but the plums shouldn't be completely covered.
By Jurgen Krauss
Flammkuchen
This classic German pub dish, which combines an unleavened crisp dough base with simple toppings, is adaptable and quick to make.
By Jurgen Krauss
Triple Charlotte Russe
This multilayered, rich, and colorful cake takes some effort to make, but the sponge cake and ladyfingers can be made a day in advance.
By Jurgen Krauss
Chicken Schnitzel With Creamed Watercress
Much like a radish, watercress can be high on the spicy spectrum, which makes it an excellent foil for the richness of a crispy pan-fried chicken cutlet.
By Steven Satterfield
Black Forest Cake
With three layers of chocolate sponge cake, a spiked sour cherry filling, and whipped cream frosting, this German classic is bound to impress.
By Hubert Keller
Angel Food Cake
The best angel food cake you’ve ever tasted is fewer than 10 ingredients away.
By Rick Ellis
German Potato Salad With Dill
This oil-and-vinegar-dressed German potato salad is the light, bright side dish your BBQ needs.
By Alison Roman
Classic Potato Pancakes
These savory potato pancakes are fried in butter and oil for a crisp, golden brown crust. Serve with applesauce or sour cream at your next holiday gathering.
By Andrew Friedman
Spike Your Holidays With Boozy Fruit Compote
Rum pot, known as Rumtopf in German, is a traditional compote dessert of fruits, rum, and sugar that captures the flavors of summer to be enjoyed in winter.
By Barbara Woolsey
Rumtopf
Rumtopf is a traditional German tipple that you build over the course of the entire harvest season.
By Sherri Brooks Vinton
Pumpkin Dutch Baby With Pumpkin Butter
This isn’t your typical super-puffed Dutch baby; it’s creamy and custardy on the inside and airy around the edges, thanks to the inclusion of canned pumpkin purée.
By Kendra Vaculin
Lebkuchen
Lebkuchen recipes are many and diverse—some are flourless, made with almond and hazelnut meal; some are made in bar form and others in cookie form; some are glazed with chocolate and others with a thin lemon glaze.
By Megan Scott and John Becker
Orange and Poppy Seed Stollen
This recipe looks more daunting than it actually is. You basically make a bread dough with a bit of butter and egg in it, knead it for a while, the leave it alone to do its thing.
By nigel slater
The Definitive Guide to Oktoberfest Sausages
Finally learn the difference between knockwurst and bratwurst.
By Megan O. Steintrager
How to Make Sauerkraut in 12 Easy Steps
Ferment to your heart's content with these tips for making homemade sauerkraut.
By Joe Sevier
Why Creamed Dried Sweet Corn Should Be on Every Thanksgiving Table
This cult Pennsylvania Dutch dish deserves to be served from coast to coast this holiday.
By Adina Steiman
Yes, You Can Make Soft Pretzels at Home
Skip the food court version—yours will be even better.
By Katherine Sacks