The German Christmas Cookbook

From Jürgen Krauss, referred to as “possibly the best-loved contestant in Great British Baking Show history,” comes a festive Christmas cookbook. Celebrate the season with delicious holiday baked goods from Jurgen’s childhood home in the Black Forest.

From stollen and lebkuchen to gingerbread houses and zimtsterne, no holiday table is complete without a few delicious German treats. Now, for the first time, The Great British Baking Show star Jürgen Krauss shares his favorite Christmas recipes in this truly special collection.

Jürgen’s delicious holiday recipes are crafted with care, drawing his inspiration from the flavors, techniques, and memories of his childhood Christmases in the Black Forest. In addition to festive cookies, breads, cakes, and tarts, Jürgen also presents recipes for traditional holidays feasts, featuring everything from appetizers and soups to spaetzle and dessert. He then rounds out the holiday season with beloved treats from Germany’s famous Christmas markets, including magenbrot, potato cakes, roasted almonds, and mulled wine. With easy-to-follow instructions, appetizing photographs and pictures from his own scrapbooks, as well as Jürgen’s reminiscences of Christmases past, The German Christmas Cookbook is a must-have for both fans of Jürgen and bakers who want to fill their home with the warmth and deliciousness of the season.

AUTHENTIC GERMAN RECIPES: Expand your culinary skills and fill the air of your home with the scent of freshly baked strudels, cookies, and authentic German holiday treats.

TREATS FOR EVERY HOLIDAY GATHERING: From simple cookies to elaborate holiday showstoppers, create authentic German sweets, breads, and snacks that will make your next holiday gathering memorable.

MAKE A GERMAN HOLIDAY FEAST: Jürgen’s recipes for winter soups, appetizers, main dishes, and desserts will be the hit of your holiday table.

FULL-COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY: The German Christmas Cookbook features gorgeous full-color photography to help inspire, teach, and ensure baking success.

PERFECT GIFT FOR THE GREAT BRITISH BAKING SHOW FANS: Fans of The Great British Baking Show will love Jürgen’s easy-to-make and tasty recipes.