austrian and desserts

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Aunt Odette's Apple Strudel

Posted by Marina K  

This recipe makes one 6 foot strudel cut into sections, or two smaller strudels, by splitting the dough before rolling it out (as Nonna used to do). In fact, she used to make the pastry dough ahead of time and freeze it - that way it was... MORE»

Recipe #298157

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Dampfnudln (Steamed Sweet Dumplings)

Posted by Celticevergreen  

This traditional recipe is normally served with Kirschsosse or Vanillesosse. This is from my grandmother's recipe box. MORE»

Recipe #296402

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Hexenschnee (Witches' Snow)

(2 reviews) Posted by Celticevergreen  

This simple recipe turns out a delicious dessert or salad fit for company. We serve it when the family gets together as a simple dessert along with berries that are in season. This recipe requires a jello or salad mold. Mixture timing does not... MORE»

Recipe #296389

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Mandelkränzchen (Almond Wreaths)

Posted by Celticevergreen  

This old recipe is from my grandmother's recipe box. I'm not sure where she got it. I do remember eating them at her house during christmas past. My sister and I would use one finger each in the center hole and try and tear the cookie apart kind... MORE»

Recipe #296377

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Haselnuss Bällchen (Hazelnut Balls)

(1 reviews) Posted by Celticevergreen  

These light and airy balls of hazelnuts are just like the Ferrero Rocher chocolates but without the chocolate. I know that will offend some people - no chocolate, huh! These are good neverless. MORE»

Recipe #296369

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Yummy Austrian Coffee Tart!

Posted by Um Safia  

This is a very nice coffee tart. I don't remember having had anything similar, it is very easy & quick to make. Time to make doesn't include chill time. This recipe comes from 'sofeminine.co.uk'. MORE»

Recipe #294699

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Scheiterhaufen

Posted by Celticevergreen  

Austrian recipe from a friend of my grandmothers. Kind of like a bread pudding. MORE»

Recipe #287318

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Vanille Kipferln

Posted by Celticevergreen  

Austrian cookie recipe from friends of my grandmother. Vanilla sugar and vanilla confectioners sugar is just sugar with the addition of one vanilla bean to the container. The longer the vanilla bean stays in the container with the sugar, the more... MORE»

Recipe #287317

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Viennese Chocolate Fingers

Posted by justcallmetoni  

The last of the 2007 holiday trays are done and I am already thinking about next year. (Our trays have favorites but always include a few new recipes.) Planned to make these but never had a chance. Posting this so I don't lose it in the next 49... MORE»

Recipe #273099

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Vanillekipferl (Vanilla Cookies)

Posted by Thorsten  

Vanillekipferl are very traditional German and Austrian Christmas Cookies. There is no Advent or Christmas without these typical cookies in the shape of a horseshoe or half moon. Use the best vanilla bean you can get, because it makes these... MORE»

Recipe #271111

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Peachtarte

Posted by Iceland  

Another thing I came up with because I could not find the thing I was looking for. This is a very seasonal cake and it is easy to make, looks beautiful and is quite healthy. You can make it before hand but it will not stay as good as freshly... MORE»

Recipe #254800

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Viennese Plum Cake

(2 reviews) Posted by Divaconviva  

My mother and grandmother used to make this cake. My grandmother came to America in 1904 from the Burgenland in Austria, and she called this Viennese Plum Cake, so that's what we call it. It has a firm, almost dry texture, but is rich with... MORE»

Recipe #253518

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Poppyseed Cake

Posted by Iceland  

If I would need to choose one cake in the whole world it would be poppyseed cake. You might have difficulties finding ground poppy seed in your country as it is forbidden in some as it is said to be addictive. This is a fact in my country of... MORE»

Recipe #241503

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My Secret Brandy Truffles

(1 reviews) Posted by KissKiss  

Okay so they're not a secret anymore. I hesitated to publish this recipe, but it's just too good not to share. If you don't like Brandy, I suppose dark rum, Grand Marnier, or Bourbon would be good, too. MORE»

Recipe #240356

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Strawberry Dumplings (Filled)

Posted by MarraMamba  

As a child my favorite recipes in Austria were apricot dumplings. Now I make a few other types. At this time of year strawberries are great, especially during the cool evenings that can crop up. Often served as a meal on their own in Europe.... MORE»

Recipe #239909

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Raspberry Squares

(3 reviews) Posted by momaphet  

I love raspberry and almonds together! I adapted this recipe from one I found on America's Test Kitchen. Toasting the nuts adds great flavor so don't skip this step. This recipe is easily doubled and would then be made in a 15" jelly roll pan. MORE»

Recipe #232922

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Sacher Torte

Posted by **Jubes**  

A traditional Austrian torte. The original Sacher-Torte has been famous since 1832 and the original recipe a well-kept secret. I have not yet tried this recipe made with gluten free flour. Best made with good quality dark chocolate MORE»

Recipe #228745

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Mohr Im Hemd (Austrian Chocolate Hazelnut Pudding)

(1 reviews) Posted by evelyn/athens  

Our first day in Salzburg and we were famished. This was one of the desserts we ordered at a Gasthaus near our hotel. Delicious. Much like the molten cakes in fashion. This version was picked up at Global Gourmet. MORE»

Recipe #224187

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Kaiserschmarren (Emperor's Pancake) With Plum Compote

(1 reviews) Posted by evelyn/athens  

Forget the Sacher Torte! This is, imho, the best desert made in Austria. My friends and I were just finishing lunch at a heuriger in Grunzig when we saw enormous platters of this being served to another table. We had to find out what it was and... MORE»

Recipe #224185

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Topfenknodel

Posted by evelyn/athens  

This was definitely the best dessert offering my friends and I had at the Kafe Sacher in Wien. Forget Sacher Torte (imo way too dry), try these instead. I have not provided a fruit compote - use one of your liking (at the Kafe Sacher they were... MORE»

Recipe #224100

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