Frankfurter Gruntz

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 15

Delicious Frankfurter Gruntz recipe for your dessert craving

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

598

Sugar

49g

Fat

32g

Frankfurter Gruntz is a traditional German dessert that originated in Frankfurt. The pudding and pound cake combination, topped with caramelized almonds, is a delicious treat that is loved by many. It is a straightforward recipe that doesn't require many ingredients or a lot of time. Frankfurter Gruntz is an easy dessert to make for any occasion, and its unique combination of flavors is sure to impress your guests. This dessert is perfect to finish off a dinner party or to treat yourself and your family after a long day.

Instructions

1.	Cut the frozen pound cake into 1/2-in. cubes.
2.	Take a saucepan, add milk and bring it to a boil. Turn off the heat and stir in salt and pudding mix. Keep stirring until pudding is thickened.
3.	Fold in cake cubes into pudding.
4.	Let it cool and meanwhile, we can prepare the topping.
5.	Melt 1/4 cup butter in a skillet, add almonds and sugar. Cook and stir until caramelized.
6.	Remove the saucepan from heat and let it sit for few minutes.
7.	Drop spoonfuls of topping over the pudding mixture. Serve warm or chilled.

PROS

Frankfurter Gruntz is a perfect after dinner sweet treat, simple to make, and doesn’t require any special preparations.
The pound cake cubes give it a beautiful texture, and the caramelized almond topping adds a nice crunch.

CONS

This dessert is high in sugar, fat, and calories.
Consumption should be limited as a part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While there aren’t many health benefits to this dessert, the almonds can help boost Vitamin E levels. Vitamin E can help with skin glow and fight inflammation. It is important to keep in mind that this dessert should be consumed in moderation, as part of a well-balanced diet.

	16 ounces frozen pound cake , thawed
	2 cups milk
	1/2 teaspoon salt
	2 packages vanilla pudding mix
	3/4 cup sugar
	3/4 lb sweet butter
	3/4 cup slivered almonds
	1/4 cup butter