Gingerli

The origins of the Gingerli: a spiced speciality

The Gingerli is a gingerbread which draws inspiration from Swiss gingerbread, such as the Basler Läckerli, and Northern European pastries, such as English gingerbread or German Lebkuchen. The name 'Gingerli' reflects this dual heritage, using the English word “ginger” and adding a little German Swiss touch in the form of the “-li” affixed at the end. The Gingerli combines the richness of traditional gingerbread with the lively addition of ginger, a flavour often associated with the festive season.

Our Gingerli range

Sharing and shining the spotlight on the authentic flavours of the Alsace region and our ethos here at the Maison Alsacienne de Biscuiterie. Given the richness of its ingredients, the depth of its flavours and the heritage of the great traditions of Alsace, Gingerli was a natural addition for our gingerbread range. Discover the different versions and variations of Gingerli offered by our Maison!

Classic Gingerli

Our Classic Gingerli is a little gingerbread full of almonds and sweet ginger, lending a slightly fiery touch to its soft texture. The delightful combination of this rhizome with its countless benefits, honey and spices delivers originality in every bite…

Classic Gingerli Baton

Discover a surprising version of our Gingerli in baton form! There’s a beautiful harmony that plays out between the melt-in-the-mouth texture, the fiery ginger and the delicate sweetness of the almond. This speciality, like no other, is a daring blend of sweetness and character… The classic version of our Gingerli Baton can be enjoyed all year round, except at Christmas when it comes coated in chocolate!

Chocolate-coated Gingerli Baton

These soft gingerbread batons are full of almond pieces, flavoured with honey and enhanced with sweet ginger. Classic or enrobed in milk or dark chocolate, these exclusive specialities are blissfully elegant delicacies… Our Gingerli Chocolate Baton can be found all winter long on our website!

How do our pâtissiers make the Gingerli?

Just like the Leckerli, making Gingerli requires good doses of meticulous technique and indulgence. Prepared in the traditional way in a copper confectioners’ bowl using honey, sugar, candied fruit, powdered almonds and spices, the Gingerli dough is left to rest, so its flavours can fully develop. It is then rolled out, cut into small pieces and baked at a low temperature to preserve its softness…

Why choose Maison Alsacienne de Biscuiterie for your Gingerli?

Because, here at Maison Alsacienne de Biscuiterie, we make Gingerli in the traditional way. We rigorously control the quality of the ingredients we use and make sure to give the dough all the rest it needs to develop its aromas and melt-in-the-mouth texture… Each Gingerli is a bite-sized burst of character and sweetness, staying true to the spirit of Christmas in Alsace. To give or taste a Gingerli from the Maison Alsacienne de Biscuiterie means discovering a generous, authentic gingerbread that has been developed with a health dose of nostalgia in every bite.

What serve alongside your Gingerli

Summer heat and chocolate are rarely a good pairing. So, to give fans of authentic taste experiences the chance to enjoy our delicious biscuits at their finest all summer-long, our Maison is proud to offer you the Classic Gingerli Baton. Rich in almonds, honey and ginger essential oils, the Classic Gingerli Batons can be enjoyed wherever you go!

For the most surprising combination, we recommend trying our Classic Gingerli Batons with an iced latte. Discover the recipe on our blog. More traditionally, they can also be enjoyed alongside a hot drink: coffee or tea are always a good choice.

Order your Gingerli online!

In the original version, classic or coated in chocolate, you can find our Gingerli range all year round in our online shop! Whether you're at home, on holiday or in the office, Maison Alsacienne de Biscuiterie delivers and ships exceptional and authentic Gingerli all over France and Europe!