Krapfen

The traditional Krapfen, a typical dessert from South Tyrol, are prepared during festivals and special events. During carnival they are usually filled with jam and pastry jam, however, in occasion of festivals you may find variants like 'Kniekiachlan' (sweet fritters) or 'Äpfelkrapflan' (apple krapfen). You are spoilt for choice!

Krapfen (Faschingskrapfen) are small yeast dough balls which are fried until they turn brown. According to the original recipe they are typically filled with apricot jam, however, nowadays also other fillings like different jams, pastry cream, pistachio cream and chocolate are used as well. The traditional recipe was only slightly modified during the years and is still passed on to the future generations.

Typically, sweet Krapfen are served with roasted chestnuts to end the Törggelen evenings in South Tyrol on a high note.