Berlin Doughnut Apr 2026

The , simply called a "Berliner" outside of the city, is a iconic German pastry made from sweet, yeast-enriched dough that is deep-fried and filled with jam or cream. Despite its international fame, what you call it depends entirely on where you are standing in Germany. 🍩 Regional Naming Guide

: Traditionally filled with smooth plum butter ( Pflaumenmus ), raspberry, or strawberry jam.

: Standardly called Berliner . 🥯 Traditional Ingredients & Anatomy

: Called Pfannkuchen (which elsewhere means pancakes). Southern Germany & Austria : Known as Krapfen . Central Germany : Often called Kräppel .