24 Easy German Desserts (Oma's Deutsche Dessert Rezepte)

by: Gerhild Fulson  / Oma Gerhild shares German recipes rooted in family tradition.

Make Oma's German desserts with locally available ingredients and old traditional recipes such as apfelstrudel, berliner or krapfen, kirschenmichel and newer ones too. 

Are you thinking these German desserts are difficult to make? You'll soon realize they really are quick and easy. That's my favorite kind of recipe. 

These quick desserts are perfect for a classic German kaffeeklatsch, literally “coffee gossip,” or more sweetly, an afternoon coffee break with treats and conversation.

Easy Dessert Recipes

Cream Puffs & Swans

Black Forest Dessert

Easiest Apple Strudel

Cream & Fruit Roll

Berliner (Krapfen)

Rhubarb Pudding

Kirschenmichel

Ice Coffee

Spaghetti Ice Cream

Vanilla Sauce

Apple Crisp

Rhubarb Dump Cake (non German)

Berry Torte - uses fresh berries

Candied Almonds

Rote Grütze

Apple Pudding Cake

Waffles

Homemade Ice Cream

Cinnamon Snails

Coconut Bars

Baked Rice Pudding

Apple Dump Cake

Eis und Heiss

Apfelkuchle

Need Help Deciding What To Make

My favorites would be the the apple strudel and the cream puffs (as swans or cake or puffs)... these are both so easy to make and so impressive.

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Lydia Remembers...

I have so many wunderbar memories making desserts with my Oma, some of them have become my go-to favorites at home. One flaky recipe I made recently was such a hit, my neighbor texted for the recipe. I smiled and said, “It’s on my Oma’s site!”

And see that Rote Grütze below? That was my first try making it myself. I've had it at Oma’s so many times and finally gave it a go. It actually turned out great—first time’s not always perfect, but that’s part of the fun! :)

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This recipe was super simple and gone almost as fast as I made it. My dad even recognized the pudding flavors from his childhood with Oma, which made it extra special. It didn’t last past the next day... it was that good.

Here are some of my absolute favorite Oma desserts:

• Cream Puff Swans
• Cream & Fruit Roll
• German Rhubarb Pudding
• Oma's Black Forest Dessert

The Apple Pudding Cake would be great for your afternoon snack! This recipe comes from my dear German friend, Heidi. She serves it deliciously warm from the oven, served with ice cream melting over the top and sprinkled with additional cinnamon. 

Smells divine. Tastes heavenly!

Who would guess the easy flaky dessert was made with soda crackers, instant pudding, and Cool Whip?

It is . . . and it's so quick and easy to make. It's fun making it with my granddaughters; it's that easy Is it German? I don't think so, but it is so light and delicious after a traditional schnitzel dinner, it becomes one of those "cross-cultural" desserts!

I experimented with this, again with the crackers, pudding, Cool Whip, and cherry pie filling, but made it REALLY German. I call this outstanding creation my Black Forest Dessert. You'll understand why once you go and see it. I'm sure you'll want to make it as well. So WUNDERBAR!

Looking for something special for Christmas? Take a peek at my Christmas Treats cookbook. It’s full of easy, delicious recipes and helpful tips from me.

I love German food, but I don’t love spending hours in the kitchen. So I always look for shortcuts and smart substitutions, especially since not everything is easy to find here in Canada. I’ve included all of that in the book. Have a look, I think you’ll really enjoy it.

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Hi, I'm Oma Gerhild! As a food writer and cookbook author, I'm always looking to find ways to pass on my German heritage using local ingredients. Quick and easy. That's my goal. Wunderbar food. That's the result.