Dessert - quick and easy recipes - page 32

I love baking these nut cookies at Christmas time. They remind me of my childhood and the cozy hours I spent in my grandmother's kitchen. The spice of the nuts, the tender, buttery cookie dough and the light touch of vanilla sugar make them irresistible. I always look forward to baking them and look forward even more to giving them as gifts and enjoying them.

This simple recipe for butter cookies is a longtime favorite in my family. I've made it through many Christmases, birthday parties or just cozy weekends. The perfect blend of crispy and tender makes these cookies a hit with young and old alike.

This recipe for chocolate curd has been perfected after countless attempts and failures in my own kitchen. The key is the right chocolate and the right sugar. The chocolate is gently melted and then finished off with a topping that makes it extra crunchy. Nothing is better than homemade chocolate - trust me!

This baking mix in a jar for brownies is a heartfelt gift from my kitchen. It is a personal favorite that I love to make again and again. The brownies made from this mix are incredibly moist, chocolaty and simply melt-in-the-mouth.

I love to bake on cold winter evenings, and my absolute favorite is always the traditional Baumkuchen. The concentrated calm that comes from layering the cake and the almost meditative addition of each individual layer make Baumkuchen a true delight for all the senses - especially when eating it, of course.

This recipe for chocolate fondue is one of my absolute favorite desserts for special occasions or cozy evenings. It should be on every romantic dinner table. I have made it countless times for family and friends and it has always gone down a treat. The combination of melted chocolate and fresh fruit is simply unbeatable and the preparation is surprisingly easy.

This recipe puts a smile on my family's faces, especially at Christmas time. The sweet puff pastry Christmas trees are not only a hit on the festive table, but also a perfect gift for friends and family. The good thing is that they are very easy to make and only require a few ingredients.

Marzipan potatoes are an absolute treat, especially at Christmas time, and have always had a special place in our family. This sweet dessert, often underestimated as a snack, brings back childhood memories. Years later, I still prepare this recipe with enthusiasm and love. The wonderful thing about marzipan potatoes is that they not only taste delicious, but are also easy to make!

I have often prepared this mandarin and speculoos dessert for my family at Christmas time. The freshness of the mandarins combined with the spiciness of the speculoos and the fluffy quark is simply irresistible. It is always a pleasure to bring this delicious dessert to the table - it brings back childhood memories and brightens up any cold winter's day.

A butter shortcrust pastry forms the basis for many classic tarts and cakes. I have made this dough hundreds of times and it is always fascinating to see how such simple ingredients can be turned into something so delicious. The most important thing is that the butter is really cold and is processed quickly to achieve the best result.

This gingerbread recipe comes straight from my family and has stood the test of time. Over the years, I've made it again and again, making a few tweaks to bring out the best flavor. The perfect balance between sweet and spicy makes our gingerbread a favorite with children and adults alike. Try it and you'll understand what I mean.

I've perfected this recipe over the years and find it especially fitting for the cooler months when apples and winter spices are so commonly used. The combination of roasted apples and warm spices creates a jam that evokes the comfort of home. A kitchen full of aromatic scents, and the end product on a fresh piece of bread is simply irresistible.

This recipe for apple tiramisu is a real insider tip among my own dessert creations. The combination of fresh tart apples, sweet mascarpone cream and chocolatey cocoa is irresistible. It's a really interesting and delicious twist on traditional tiramisu that is sure to delight your guests. Easy to prepare, this recipe not only impresses with its exceptional flavor, but also with its unique appearance.

This recipe for "Ausstecherle" comes from my mother, who baked numerous trays of these delicious cookies every Christmas. Because they are easy to cut out, they are not only real eye-catchers, but also great for baking with children.

Marzipan is a favorite treat all over the world, especially in Germany where my grandmother always prepared homemade marzipan for us. This simple recipe is the very one I have been using to make marzipan for my family and friends for years. It has also helped me to relive the sweet taste of my childhood.

During my time working in a French kitchen, I discovered the secret of this traditional Christmas recipe. "Buche de Noel" also known as Yule Log, has its origins in the French tradition of burning a fir tree trunk at Christmas. I have made this recipe during many Christmas dinners and it is always a hit. It takes some time and care, but the result is absolutely worth it.