All you need to make this German summertime treat is your favorite coffee, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and whipped cream! When I was an exchange student in Hamburg many years ago, my German host mom introduced me to one of my favorite summertime treats: Eiskaffee (German iced coffee or literally German ice …
These super easy Mexican ice pops are creamy, crunchy, and full of lime flavor. Perfect for summer! North Carolina is hot and steamy for several months of the year, so I make paletas (ice pops) all the time…along with single-serve no churn ice cream, and German Eiskaffee. These types of treats are quick, cooling, and …
Balsamic roasted strawberries take the standard light and creamy Strawberry Fool dessert up a delicious notch. You’ve got to try this quick and easy no bake treat that is perfect for summer!
If you’re looking for a classic recipe for German Cheesecake (Käsekuchen), this one is for you! This version is made with Quark, has just a few simple ingredients and couldn’t be easier to make.
Homemade strawberry cream paletas that are super easy to make and a healthy summer dessert! Delicious, tasty and refreshing, these Mexican Ice Popsicles are a perfect treat for hot and humid days.
Add these quick and easy Quark pancakes to your meal plan for a delicious breakfast, brunch or breakfast-for-dinner! Serve with fresh whipped cream, berries, and a drizzle of maple syrup.
Today we’re taking a delicious trip to the Netherlands for a quick and easy sweet treat: Dutch Hagelslag. Only three ingredients and there’s no baking required!
This easy to make chocolate mousse is rich, decadent, and so satisfying! If you love chocolate, you’ve got to try this quick mousse made with dark chocolate, whipping cream, and plain Quark cheese. You’ll love it!
Discover the secret on how to make this delicious, creamy, rich European style cultured butter from scratch.
Delicious no bake cream cheese and coconut candies rolled in cinnamon that look like little Irish potatoes!
You only need five ingredients and one bowl to make this easy traditional Irish Soda Bread! Whether you make it with currants (my favorite), raisins, dried cranberries or plain, I’m sure you’ll love it. Then, if you’ve got leftovers, make my one bowl Irish Soda Bread Pudding.
These German sweet rolls are soft and tender and couldn’t be easier to make at home. Perfect for breakfast, brunch or to enjoy with afternoon coffee or tea.
Vanilla sugar is a German baking staple. It’s super easy to make at home, and I highly recommend giving it a try. Read on for tips on different ways to make homemade vanilla sugar.
If you’re part of my International Baking Club you’ve heard me declare my love for German Quark. So I thought I’d share seven ways I use Quark in both sweet and savory meals and snacks – often as a healthier substitute for things like mayo, sour cream, and cheese…
This Australian pavlova recipe is easy to make, looks beautiful, and is a delicious gluten-free dessert any time of year. Read on for tips and tricks on how to make the best Pavlova!
Want to make perfect homemade clotted cream? Here are the details about what works…and what does not! Read on for answers to answers to clotted cream FAQ and about the clotted cream experiments that led to my now perfected recipe.
Sugar, water and a slice of lemon are all you need to make this amazingly delicious Golden syrup. Save yourself money and make it at home with this easy recipe and troubleshooting guide!
If you like cheesecake, you’ll love this quick and easy Crustless German Cheesecake made with Quark. Not sure what Quark is or where to find it? Keep reading!
To kick off the new year I’ve got a delicious Italian recipe to share with you: my friend Chicca’s Italian Almond Chocolate Cake. I’ve made this cake twice now and I’m sure you’ll love it. It’s easy to make. It’s not super sweet – no icing needed, just a dusting of powdered sugar. You can even make …
Today’s International Baking Adventure is Lebkuchen Cookies — a German Christmas baking favorite! These soft, flourless cookies are filled with ground hazelnuts and almonds, candied citrus, and topped with chocolate or sugar glaze.
Made with fragrant Dutch Speculaas Spice, these delicious cookies deserve a spot on your holiday baking tray! Included in this recipe are two ways to make Speculaas Spice Cookies – thin and crispy or soft and chewy. Both are super easy. You’ll love them! A while back I shared how to make Dutch Speculaas Spice …
This German Käsekuchen (German Cheesecake) is made with Quark and has a hint of lemon. One bite and you’ll swear you’re in Germany! There are many variations of German cheesecake (and as I make them all, I’ll share them here with you). This version is light, fluffy, and has a crust. If you’re looking for a …
Served warm and rolled in cinnamon sugar, these German Quark Balls (called Quarkbällchen in German) are lightly crunchy on the outside and soft and tender on the inside. They might look like doughnut holes but their taste and texture is different due to the Quark cheese. Perfect for a special holiday breakfast, afternoon snack or …
If you’re shopping for meaningful, affordable, and useful gifts, you’re in the right place! All of the items below are things I’ve purchased or received myself this year and have used and loved. I’ve even got some special discounts for you if you order through my links — take a look below! Gift Idea #1: …
Quark is a healthy, versatile, and super delicious soft cheese popular in Germany and other parts of Europe. Not only can you bake and cook with Quark (mmmm…German Cheesecake), you can eat it for breakfast, enjoy it as a healthy mid-day snack or turn it into a heavenly dessert. Keep reading for my homemade plain …
I’d always wanted to try an international candy box, because it’s just so fun to try candy from around the world. Even better? Add in cookies and snacks! So I was thrilled when my family sent my husband and me two international snack subscription boxes for our anniversary in August – Universal Yums and MunchPak. …
These German Gebrannte Mandeln (almonds roasted in cinnamon and sugar) taste just like what you’d find at a German Christmas Market! They’re quick and pretty easy to make on your stove at home. Whether you miss the German Christmas markets or just want to make something new, try these almonds. You’ll love them! When I …
I send advent calendars every year to family members and friends. Some years I go ALL OUT and make each one from scratch (like the one my German host mom made for me when I was a teen), while other years I stick to simpler pre-made calendars filled with little chocolates or sweets. If it’s …
Yes, you can make homemade crème frâiche! My easy homemade crème frâiche recipe is effortless — all you need is milk, buttermilk, and a jar. After making crème frâiche at home you’ll never want to buy it again! Wondering What to Do with Crème Frâiche?Contents1 Wondering What to Do with Crème Frâiche?2 What is Crème …
This 3-layer German Apple Streusel Cake is easy, beautiful, and absolutely delicious! If you’ve got apples, you’ve got to make this German cake. Serve with a side of freshly whipped cream. Yum! Apple cake (Apfelkuchen in German) is popular in Germany. You’ll find it in bakeries, cafes, and on kitchen tables for afternoon Kaffee und …
Got plums? Make German Pflaumenmus (German plum butter)! It’s super easy, an almost totally hands-off cooking process, and you can freeze any leftovers you have – if you have any left! When my friend Marliece (who lived in Germany the same year I did when we were high school students) shared photos of her German …
When I ask International Baking Club members about their biggest baking challenges, the topic of ingredients is always first to come up. Can I make recipes using ingredients I already have in my pantry? Do I need to buy a bunch of fancy or unfamiliar ingredients? Where can I find the ingredients I do need? …
This authentic German Apfelkuchen (apple cake) recipe features a moist custard cake topped with tender fresh baked apples. Using simple pantry ingredients, this cake is easy to whip up for a spontaneous afternoon Kaffee und Kuchen! I’ve got another delicious German dessert recipe for you! A reader emailed me recently looking for a recipe for …
You don’t need a lot of kitchen tools to make amazing international desserts, sweets, and snacks! But certain tools really do help you bake better. I’m more of a minimalist when it comes to kitchen tools and rarely buy anything that won’t get a lot of use. During the years I moved around a lot, …
If you’re looking for single-serve, no churn, easy 5-minute ice cream recipes you can make in a jar, you’re in the right place! All summer long I’ve been making lots and lots of no churn ice cream. I tried several methods (you can read about my experiments here), and once I figured out the recipe …
If you love honey and almonds, you’ll swoon over German Bee Sting Cake (Bienenstich). This traditional German treat has two layers of yeast cake, a vanilla cream filling, and a crunchy gooey honey almond topping. If you’re looking for an easy authentic German dessert that will fly off your cake plate, this is it!
If you want to Christmas like a German this year, you’re in the right place! Whether you’re planning a trip to Germany at Christmastime, are interested in how Christmas is celebrated in Germany or want to incorporate German Christmas traditions, decorations, and recipes into your own celebrations at home, keep reading! In this article I …
Looking for a new homemade ice cream recipe that doesn’t require an ice cream maker? Want to kick your basic vanilla ice cream up a notch? Got some left over clotted cream? Try this easy no churn clotted cream ice cream recipe! If you want to go right to the clotted cream ice cream recipe …
If the awe-inspiring architecture, lush countryside, and historical intrigue of Italy aren’t enough to send you into sensory overload, the abundance of tasty classic Italian desserts in pasticceria windows will surely do you in. From expertly layered chocolate cakes to cream-filled pastries to boozy breads soaked in rum, searching for mouthwatering treats in Italy is …
Creamy, chocolatey, and full of toasted hazelnuts, this homemade Nutella is out of this world! You only need a handful of ingredients and 15 minutes to make this amazing chocolate hazelnut spread. Confession: I love Nutella. Nutella (chocolate hazelnut spread) used to be something I only ate in Germany but nowadays you can easily …
When it comes to cuisine, Switzerland may be best known for its cheese dishes fondue and raclette but there are plenty of sweet treats to tempt you, too. My husband’s aunt lives in Bern and on our many visits to her house we’ve always been served up the most amazing cakes. As well as aunty’s …
