11 Traditional German Desserts to Try
A key aspect of any culture is its culinary traditions. Germany is famous for its beer, schnitzel, and sauerkraut. Many German dishes and beverages have garnered worldwide acclaim.
Beer festivals like Oktoberfest began in Munich and now have doppelgangers in the US.
A huge part of German cuisine centers around bread, wheat beers, Bavarian pretzels, pumpernickel, and some 600 other baked goods.
Savory bread and beer aren’t the only treasured culinary traditions Germany has to offer; many of the bread varieties are desserts.
After sampling the most popular German desserts during my trip to the country’s renowned Christmas markets, I’m stunned that they haven’t become as sensational as its beer.
Popular German Desserts
Below, I’ll list the most popular German desserts that everyone should try.
Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte
I realize that many of Germany’s most popular cakes and desserts are equally popular in the states under a different and more easily pronounced name. Read More...