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Schneegestöber — traditional dish from Frankfurt, Germany
Dessert Vegetarian

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Nutritional Values

🔥340kcal
💪12gProtein
🌾48gCarbs
🥑14gFat
🌿2gFibre
⚖️250 gServing

* Per serving · 250 g. May vary.

Allergens

🥛 Dairy

Schneegestöber

How to order / say it
Say it Schneegestöber — [Shnay-geh-stuh-ber]
Order I'd like the Schneegestöber, please.
Locally Ich hätte gerne das Schneegestöber, bitte.
Say locally

A creamy dessert with whipped quark and applesauce.

Why try it?

It represents the comforting and homely side of Frankfurt's culinary tradition, often shared among families. This dish embodies simplicity and nostalgia.

How it tastes

This delightful dessert combines the tangy creaminess of quark with the sweet, fruity flavor of applesauce, resulting in a light and fluffy texture. It's topped with cinnamon and sugar for an aromatic finish.

Origin & History — first documented: 1950

Schneegestöber's origins are relatively recent, emerging in the 20th century as a simple, homemade dessert. Capturing the rural charm, it became a warm, beloved treat during winter months in the local households.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥛 200 g quark
  • 🍋 150 g applesauce
  • 🍯 30 g sugar
  • 🧂 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 🥛 100 ml whipped cream

Method

  1. 1 Mix quark and sugar until smooth.
  2. 2 Fold in the whipped cream gently.
  3. 3 Layer with applesauce in serving glasses.
  4. 4 Top with cinnamon and chill before serving.

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