Ever since returning from Austria, I havenā€™t been able to stop thinking about their incredible food. I originally booked for the skiing, but I was just as excited to dive into the local cuisine. Rather than sticking to the usual dishes you can find anywhere – like pizza or pasta – I wanted to experience the real flavours of Austria. As someone who never says no to a sweet treat, I was in my absolute element.

Letā€™s start with the showstopper: Kaiserschmarrn. Imagine a pancake, but fluffier, torn into bite-sized pieces, caramelised to perfection, and dusted with a generous snowfall of icing sugar. Served with a side of tangy plum compote, this dish is dangerously addictive. Itā€™s the kind of thing you order ā€œfor the tableā€ but end up eating most of yourself (guilty as charged).

A Taste of Austria

Then thereā€™s Apfelstrudel – the undeniable champion of Austrian pastries. Layers of delicate, golden pastry wrapped around warm, spiced apple filling, often served with a mountain of whipped cream or a velvety vanilla sauce. If youā€™re up in the mountains, you can also add your own sauce ā€“ I opted for custard. Yum!

Of course, no dessert tour of Austria would be complete without Germknƶdel. This giant, fluffy dumpling is filled with spiced plum jam, steamed to perfection, topped with custard, poppy seeds, and a dusting of sugar. Itā€™s the ultimate comfort food – especially after a long day on the slopes (or a lunchtime treat if youā€™ve got a sweet tooth like me).

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Butā€¦letā€™s not forget about the non-dessert delights – crispy schnitzels, warming goulash, and the perennial favourite Tiroler grƶstl (potato, onion, bacon and a fried egg on top).

A Taste of Austria

A Taste of Austria:

Zell am See was a dream for a foodie like me – beautiful lakes, charming mountain views, and enough delicious food to make me seriously consider never leaving.

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