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Have you ever tasted Mennonite desserts? If not, I am going to share delicious Mennonite dessert recipes that you can try out to add something new to your regular menu.
Whether you are looking for cakes, pies, and other sweet treats, you will find them here. And if you are confused about how they would taste, then get ready to have these delicious desserts that will surely please you with their flavors.
So, to enjoy and share with your family, go through all the Mennonite dessert recipes and choose the one you want to make.
Mennonite Blueberry Cobbler Recipe
The author of this recipe found it when she was a little girl and used to pick blueberries from farms.
In this nostalgic Mennonite dessert recipe, you can get the flavors of blueberry and lime in a fresh-baked golden cobbler. The best thing about this cobbler recipe is it takes only 30 minutes to prepare it.
This dessert, with its refreshing flavors, will be a good finisher after your dinner. The main ingredients you will need to make this:
- 2 cups blueberries
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup white sugar
Get the full recipe here.
Mennonite Perishky Recipe
The Perishky is unique among the Mennonite dessert recipes because of its pastry style and wonderful apple filling.
This dessert recipe is handed down through the generations in the author, Kathy’s family. You need to make a softer version of pie dough so that the pastry holds together well, and bakes up beautifully.
If you are an apple pastry lover then try this recipe at least once.
Ingredients
- 5 6/8 cups flour
- 1 pound tender flake lard
- 2 cups sour cream
- 4 cups finely peeled and chopped apples
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
Find the detailed methods here.
Mennonite Funny Cake Pie Recipe
This funny cake pie is my favorite one from the Mennonite dessert recipes. The flavor of chocolate cake in a classic pie makes an alluring dessert that can take a place on my palate any day.
The pie starts with a chocolate layer that is poured into the bottom of the pan. Then, you need to add the cake batter on top of the chocolate layer. As the pie bakes, the chocolate and cake layers magically switch places.
So, don’t forget to try this rich chocolatey pie recipe next time you want a unique dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa for the top part
- 1 pie crust for the top part
Check out the full recipe here.
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Mennonite Peach & Caramel Fruit Platz Recipe
The peach and caramel fruit Platz is more like a pie but also has similarities with the cobbler.
You can use peach or any fruit you like in this fruit-filled pastry with a flaky crust. The key is in the topping: sweet, caramel-y goodness that takes this simple dessert to the next level.
Packed with fruitiness, this Mennonite dessert recipe will remind you of the fruit candies that you used to have as a child.
Ingredients
- 2 cups of flour
- 2/3 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
Check out the full recipe here.
Mennonite Bienenstich (Bee-sting Cake) Recipe
This traditional Mennonite dessert recipe is sweet and rich and you can make it for any occasion.
The original recipe for this dessert actually contained honey, but the author changed it according to her preference.
When the cake is done baking, you can top it with a broiled mixture of butter, brown sugar, and almonds. It is called a “Lazy Daisy” or “Hot Milk Cake.”
While making, you can take the tip of doubling or tripling the recipe for easy freezing.
Ingredients
- 1 cup flour for the cake
- 2 tablespoons cream for the topping
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut for the cake
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds for the cake
Check out the full recipe here.
Mennonite Easter Paska Buns Recipe
The Easter Paska Buns is a Mennonite dessert recipe that is traditionally made during Easter.
The Paska Buns, topped with buttercream icing, is a sweet and citrusy bread. You can also give the buns a traditional rectangular shape other than making them round.
Your kids will so love these delicious buns that you have to make them all over the year.
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 C Flour
- 3/4 C Milk
- 1/4 C Butter
- 1/2 a Lemon
- 1/2 an Orange
Check out the full recipe here.
Mennonite Chocolate Bodentorte Recipe
This chocolate Bodentorte is from the blogger Lovella, which is her mom’s favorite dessert to serve people.
The beautiful presentation of this cake makes it more appetizing. It is also a quick dessert that takes minimal time to prepare.
So, next time you want to attract your family and friends with a tempting and tasty dessert, then this Bodentorte recipe will be a perfect choice.
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup flour for the base.
- 2 tablespoons cocoa
- 1 teaspoon almond flavoring for the top.
Check out the full recipe here.
Mennonite New Year’s Cookies or Portzelky Recipe
Mennonites celebrate the new year with these New Year’s cookies or Portzelky which are basically fried dough balls.
This Mennonite dessert recipe includes the use of raisins as filling. You can either fry the stuffed balls in a deep fryer or an air fryer.
They are often served with a fruit compote or preserves. While it may sound like a complicated recipe to you, they are actually quite easy to make.
Ingredients
- 4 cups flour
- 2 cups warm milk
- 1 package of yeast for raising the dough
- 3 or 4 cups of raisins for the filling
Get the full recipe here.
Mennonite Cream of Wheat Pudding for Obstsuppe Recipe
The Cream of Wheat Pudding for Obstsuppe is basically a topping for the fruit soup.
You will love to scoop it into your fruit soup for a perfect dessert. It is also a good source of calcium and iron.
Try out this Mennonite dessert recipe and eat it warm or cold, it will taste good.
Ingredients
- 3 cups milk
- 1/2 cup cream of wheat
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Check out the full recipe here.
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Mennonite Old Fashioned Pumpkin Pie Recipe
This dessert recipe of Mennonites is another treat for pie lovers. It has the flavor of pumpkin with the texture of an apple.
You get the different layers of pumpkin, spices, and sweetness when you give a bite to this pie, unlike the other pies where all flavors are blended together.
This pumpkin dessert can be a great addition to your next Thanksgiving feast. To try out this recipe some ingredients that you will need:
- 6 Cups sliced sugar pumpkin
- 1 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie sauce
- Double-crust pie dough for making pie.
Check out the full recipe here.
Conclusion
So there you have it, our top Mennonite dessert recipes. We hope you enjoy trying them out and that they bring a little bit of Mennonite culture into your home. Let us know your feedback.
