Dive into the sweet delicacies of Austria—the country where scrumptious desserts lie at the foundation of its revered cuisine. From the celebrated Topfenstrudel to Linzer cookies, Austrian desserts and sweets have something unique for everyone.
Austria is a country with a rich imperial history. Even today, Vienna—the capital city of Austria—is popular for its delicious range of sweet dishes and coffee house culture. The only way to immerse in this unique experience of Viennese coffeehouse culture is to visit Austrian bakeries that display gorgeous multi-layered cakes and local desserts. To set out on an Austrian culinary odyssey, you should have a list of must-try desserts that will leave you craving more. If you want to enjoy Austrian desserts like a true empress or emperor, follow the list below.
This Austrian pastry is prepared from a sweet dough, enveloping a creamy filling of quark cheese, cinnamon, and sugar. The outcome is a flaky, crispy pastry that tastes heavenly.
The mildly sweetened and soft quark cheese is wrapped with the translucent and elastic puff pastry dough. It is baked until its crust becomes crispy and golden. Peaches, raisins, and apricots are added to the cheese filling and mildly spiced with lemon or vanilla.
If you are done trying mundane waffles and pancakes for breakfast, tweak your menu and add Kaiserschmarrn. This scrumptious Austrian sweet treat is loved by tourists and locals alike. With its caramelised, fluffy texture and an overflowing serving of fruit compote—this dessert will surely delight your taste buds.
Kaiserschmarrn—aka—Emperor’s Mess, is a scrambled pancake recipe that is served alongside apple sauce. The sweet dish is named after Franz Joseph, the Austrian Emperor—because this dessert was his favourite
It's time to immerse in the decadent and sweet flavours of Sacher Torte. This Austrian treat is every chocolate lover’s fulfilled dream. With its buttery smooth apricot jam filling and creamy layers of chocolate cake, every bite of Sacher Torte will indulge you in an unforgettable culinary experience.
This beloved Austrian dessert is sought-after for its fluffy, light texture and tangy, sweet flavour. Bakers use fresh apricots to make this tender, buttery cake. If you want to enjoy a dessert on a warm summer afternoon, look no further than Marillenkuchen. Every bite will release a juicy apricot flavour, combined with the exquisite sweet taste of the cake.
If tiramisu is your favourite dessert, you will love Malakofftorte. The main ingredients of this cake are almond cream and ladyfingers. Apart from tasting fantastic and looking impressive, you would be surprised to know that Malakoff cake is surprisingly easy to prepare and does not even require the use of an oven.
Marillenknödel is a delightful Austrian treat that is fragrant and sweet and can instantly stimulate your taste buds. Indulge in the delectability of juicy apricots wrapped in a tender, fluffy dough and golden-brown toasted breadcrumbs. These apricot dumplings are covered in breadcrumbs and sugar and are almost irresistible.
Linzer cookies originated in the Austrian city of Linz, and these are made from a buttery smooth dough and use a raspberry jam filling. These Austrian cookies have a unique appearance—you can instantly distinguish them from traditional cookies. They have a small cavity at the centre, filled with raspberry jam.
Just one bite of a Linzer cookie will release an exquisite blend of different textures and flavours—the tangy raspberry jam and the crumbly cookie dough will delight your taste buds.
These tantalising sweet treats from Austria will take you on an exciting culinary odyssey of flavours—be it a creamy dreamland or a tropical paradise. Whether you prefer custard or fruit-based desserts — these Austrian delicacies will surely satisfy your sweet cravings!
