Where does Fasnachtsküchle come from?

Fasnachtsküchle — country of origin: Liechtenstein.

What is Fasnachtsküchle made of?

Flour, egg, milk, butter, sugar, frying oil.

Which allergens does Fasnachtsküchle contain?

Contains cereals and gluten-containing products. Contains eggs and egg products. Contains milk and milk products (including lactose).

Fasnachtsküchle

Sweet fried dough pastries, shaped into rounds and eaten during the Fasnacht carnival season in Liechtenstein and neighbouring German-speaking Alpine regions.

Also known as: Fasnachtsküechli · Fasnachtsküchli

Allergens & declarations

Contains

Cereals (gluten)

Wheat

Contains cereals and gluten-containing products

Egg

Contains eggs and egg products

Milk (including Lactose)

Contains milk and milk products (including lactose)

This describes the classic recipe, so you know what to ask about. It is not a declaration for any particular kitchen — recipes and suppliers vary, and only the restaurant can tell you what is in the dish it serves.

In detail

Fasnachtsküchle are sweet fried dough pastries eaten during the Fasnacht carnival season in Liechtenstein. Fasnacht is the carnival that falls before Lent, and the pastry is also eaten in neighbouring German-speaking Alpine regions, Switzerland among them. The name comes from Küchle, the diminutive of Kuchen, meaning cake.

What it really is

A soft dough of wheat flour, egg, milk, butter and sugar is shaped into rounds and fried in hot oil until golden. The outside turns crisp while the inside stays light and slightly rich. Recipes differ from household to household in the proportions of butter, sugar and milk, so the size, texture and sweetness vary from one baker to the next.

How it's served

Warm from the oil, while the outside is still crisp.
Often dusted with icing sugar.
Eaten by hand, as a sweet snack during the carnival season.
Best eaten the same day, because the crust softens as it cools.

Describe it as a sweet fried pastry made from wheat flour, so guests know it is not a savoury fritter.
Flag wheat, egg and milk. Butter is a dairy product, so it falls under milk.
Name the frying oil if it is a nut or sesame oil, since that changes the allergen list.
Say whether the sugar dusting is standard or served on request.
State the count per portion, and whether it is sold only during the Fasnacht season.

Typical ingredients

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Frequently asked questions

What is Fasnachtsküchle?: Sweet fried dough pastries, shaped into rounds and eaten during the Fasnacht carnival season in Liechtenstein and neighbouring German-speaking Alpine regions.
Where does Fasnachtsküchle come from?: Fasnachtsküchle — country of origin: Liechtenstein.
What is Fasnachtsküchle made of?: Flour, egg, milk, butter, sugar, frying oil.
Which allergens does Fasnachtsküchle contain?: Contains cereals and gluten-containing products. Contains eggs and egg products. Contains milk and milk products (including lactose).
What is Fasnachtsküchle also known as?: Fasnachtsküechli, Fasnachtsküchli.