Recipes from Europe

Fresh plums and buttery streusel make this easy traditional German Plum Cake an easy and delicious dessert!

This classic German Onion Cake (Zwiebelkuchen vom Blech) is a delicious pizza alternative! It’s simple to make and always a crowd-pleaser.

Here are 10+ authentic and traditional German desserts and sweet treats you MUST try when visiting Germany — or make at home!

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.

Using simple pantry ingredients, this cake is easy to whip up for a spontaneous afternoon Kaffee und Kuchen!

If you’re looking for an easy yet luxurious chocolate treat, I highly recommend this rich, velvety French Hot Chocolate! Made from real chocolate bar, this little cup of hot chocolate will make any wet and dreary day so much better while satisfying your cravings!

This German Cheesecake is made with Quark or Greek yogurt, a sweet crust, and a hint of lemon. It’s easy to make and always a big hit!

This easy homemade crème fraîche recipe is effortless and so good! Learn how to make it at home and you’ll never need to buy it again!

Looking for an easy lemon curd recipe? I’ve got the best recipe for homemade lemon curd and 30 ideas for using this scrumptious citrus treat!

These easy Lemon Curd Yogurt Ice Pops are bursting with flavor! Use my included Homemade Lemon Curd recipe and you’ll have an easy, delicious, from-scratch summer treat in no time.

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’d like to make delicious marzipan you’ll love this super easy, eggless, uncooked version!

This easy German drink is the perfect beverage for hot summer days. All you need are 2 simple ingredients!

If you like crispy, crumbly, buttery Walker’s shortbread cookies, you’ll love this super easy traditional Scottish Shortbread recipe!

If you like snack mixes, you’ll love this easy and delicious, sweet and salty chex mix – at Christmas or anytime!

This quick and easy one-bowl Irish Soda Bread Pudding makes a delicious dessert, afternoon snack or even breakfast.

You only need five ingredients and one bowl to make this easy traditional Irish Soda Bread!

This soft fudge recipe is quick and easy to make and has the best sweet and salty toffee flavor. You’ll devour it!

Quick and easy apple pastries!

Quick and easy apple tarts – simple and delicious!

Making German Mulled Wine (aka Glühwein in German) is a delicious way to add a German tradition to your Christmas holidays!

This fragrant spice mix is a popular component of Christmas in Europe.

It only takes a couple minutes to make and there are SO many delicious ways to use it throughout the holiday. Give it a try this season!

These Easy Airfryer Apple Puff Pastry Bundles are a quick, no fuss recipe when you want a warm and comforting fall dessert.

These mini mincemeat pies have a delicious flaky pastry crust and are the perfect size for Christmas Day dessert with family, for a holiday party or anytime Christmas season snacking.

If you’re looking for good apple strudel recipe, you’ll love this one with puff pastry dough. You get all of the delicious elements of a traditional apple strudel recipe in half the time!

If you’ve got vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, and strawberries, you can make this popular delicious German ice cream treat at home – an ice cream sundae that looks just like spaghetti!

All you need to make this German summertime treat is your favorite coffee, a scoop or two of vanilla ice cream, and whipped cream!

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.

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!

Like Muddy Buddies? Want something a little different this holiday season? Try this easy Speculaas Spice Muddy Buddies recipe!

Discover the secret on how to make this delicious, creamy, rich European style cultured butter from scratch.

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…

If you’d like to make perfect clotted cream, you’ll love my easy recipe!

Sugar, water and a slice of lemon are all you need to make this amazingly delicious Golden Syrup perfectly at home every time.

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!

These soft, flourless cookies are a German Christmas favorite!

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 …

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 creamy dessert. Keep reading for my quick and …

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 …