Tuesday, October 11, 2011

"susse Speisen" - Sweet Dishes

At the end of a meal we often enjoy desserts, or sweet dishes. The desserts in Germany on our River Cruise were delightful! When we think of German desserts, stollen (yeast fruit bread), Lebkucken (gingerbread), Black Forest Cherry Cake, Apple Strudel, and rich cheesecakes probably come to mind. Those are all German favorites, as well as many lighter fares such as cream puddings, custards and fresh fruit. These are especially tasty after the heavier meals often served.

We learned of many special German food inventions and traditions. Did you know Gummi bears were invented in Germany? The ship chef demonstrated Apple Strudel on board, but that's a topic for the next blog! Here are some pictures of the German desserts we enjoyed on ship.

Lemon white wine cream with merenque and berries

Creme caramel and almond panna cotta with fresh fruits

Black forest cake, served in the glas

Melted choclate cake with almond panna cotta and fresh fruit

Creme brulee with fresh fruits

Apple crumble cake with Bourbon vanilla ice cream

Apricot dumpling on orange sauce and ice cream

Apple strudel with vanilla ice cream

Warm plum crumble cake with ice cream and cinnamon sauce

"Kaiser Schmarren" with marinated strawberries and ice cream

Baked Alaska

desserts served at Tea Time

Cream brulee with fresh fruits

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