1. Fondue: This melted cheese dish is a classic Alpine comfort food. It's made by heating cheese (typically a blend of several types, such as Gruyère and Emmental) with white wine, garlic, and seasonings. The cheese is then enjoyed by dipping pieces of bread or boiled potatoes into it.
2. Raclette: Another melted cheese dish, raclette involves heating a large wheel of cheese until the surface melts. The melted cheese is then scraped off and served onto plates, often accompanied by boiled potatoes, pickled onions, and gherkins.
3. Rösti: This traditional Swiss potato dish consists of shredded potatoes that are shallow-fried until crispy on both sides. Rösti is often served as a main course or as a side dish to accompany meat dishes.
4. Tartiflette: This hearty dish from the French Alps combines sliced potatoes, Reblochon cheese, onions, bacon, and white wine. The potatoes and onions are layered in a baking dish, topped with the bacon, cheese, and wine, and then baked until bubbly and golden.
5. Käsknöpfle: These are small dumplings made from a dough that includes flour, eggs, cheese, and onions. Käsknöpfle are usually boiled and then tossed in melted butter or served with a cheese sauce.
6. Canederli: These are dumplings made from a mix of stale bread, eggs, flour, and various herbs and spices. Canederli can be served in soup, as a main course with a sauce, or as a side dish.
7. Schlutzkrapfen: These are half-moon-shaped pasta pockets filled with a variety of ingredients, such as potatoes, cheese, spinach, or meat. Schlutzkrapfen are boiled and typically served with browned butter or a sauce.
8. Kaiserschmarrn: This is a sweet dessert dish made from a batter that includes flour, eggs, sugar, and raisins. The batter is cooked in a pan until it becomes fluffy and golden, then torn into pieces and dusted with powdered sugar.
9. Strudel: This layered pastry can be filled with a variety of fillings, including apples, cherries, or cheese. Strudel is often served with vanilla sauce or whipped cream.
10. Sachertorte: This famous chocolate cake is a specialty of the Austrian capital, Vienna. It consists of a chocolate sponge cake with a layer of apricot jam, all covered in a rich chocolate glaze.
