10 Traditional German Desserts Frankfurt - Part 1/ Famous German Desserts

semolina

🥗Healthier: oat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Oat flour is gluten-free and adds fiber.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: soy milk

Almond milk is lower in calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey offers natural sweetness.

Heat milk in a saucepan over medium heat until steaming.

Add sugar, vanilla extract, and salt to the milk, stirring to dissolve.

Gradually whisk in semolina, continuing to stir to prevent lumps.

Cook the mixture for 5-7 minutes until thickened, stirring constantly.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

In a separate bowl, beat eggs until frothy.

Slowly incorporate a small amount of the warm semolina mixture into the eggs to temper them.

Stir the tempered egg mixture back into the semolina mixture.

Fold in butter, cinnamon, raisins, and lemon zest until well combined.

Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.

Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 30-35 minutes until golden on top.

Allow to cool before slicing and serving.

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