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🌍Authentic German recipe from a Germany-based creator — ingredients and steps translated below
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Spekulatius

Cultural Context

Spekulatius, a spiced cookie traditionally enjoyed during the Advent season in Germany and the Netherlands, is often associated with St. Nicholas Day celebrations. These cookies, characterized by their intricate designs and warm spices, are a festive treat that evokes nostalgia and holiday spirit. Today, variations exist globally, with similar spiced cookies found across Europe, each with its unique twist.

GermanDEdessert
45 min
medium
24 servings
Servings4
200 g Spekulatius Kekse
80 g Butter
800 g Frischkäse
200 g creme fraiche
4 Eier
1 TL Zimt
1 Päckchen Vanille Zucker
40 g Mehl
160 g Zucker
Abrieb von einer Zitrone
60 g Butter
140 g Spekulatius Kekse

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option with similar texture.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide a similar crunch and flavor.

spices

🥗Healthier: pumpkin spice mix

💰Cheaper: cinnamon

Pumpkin spice mix is a convenient alternative for flavor.

1

Crush 200 g of Spekulatius cookies and mix with 80 g of melted butter to form the base.

2

Press the mixture into the bottom of a 26 cm springform pan and set aside.

3

In a mixing bowl, combine 800 g of cream cheese, 200 g of creme fraiche, 4 eggs, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1 packet of vanilla sugar, 40 g of flour, 160 g of sugar, and the zest of a lemon. Mix until smooth.

4

Pour the filling over the prepared crust in the springform pan.

5

For the streusel, mix 60 g of butter with 140 g of crushed Spekulatius cookies until crumbly.

6

Sprinkle the streusel mixture over the cheesecake filling.

7

Bake in the oven until set and golden.

Cooking Techniques

mixingrollingbaking

Equipment Needed

RührgerätSpringformSieb

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutennutsdairy

Also Known As

SpeculoosSpeculaas
Local Name: Spekulatius

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