Quark Keilchen German Fried Cheese Cakes
Indulge in the irresistible charm of *Quark Keilchen*, a traditional German fried cheese cake that delivers a delightful balance of soft, tangy quark cheese and golden, crispy perfection. These petite, pillowy cakes, subtly sweetened with sugar and kissed with vanilla, are quick to prepare and even quicker to disappear. Made from a simple dough enriched with quark and lightly fried to a puffed, golden brown, they feature a tender interior and a satisfying crunch. Serve warm with a dusting of powdered sugar for an authentic German treat perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack. With minimal ingredients and just 30 minutes to make, this recipe brings the cozy flavors of Germany straight to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams Quark cheese
- 150 grams All-purpose flour
- 50 grams Sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 500 milliliters Neutral oil (for frying)
- 30 grams Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine quark cheese, eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms. The dough should be slightly sticky but manageable. Add a little more flour if needed.
Lightly flour your hands and divide the dough into small portions, rolling each into a ball about the size of a walnut. Flatten each ball slightly to form a small patty.
Heat the neutral oil in a deep frying pan or pot over medium heat until it reaches approximately 170°C (340°F). Test the oil with a small piece of dough; it should sizzle and float to the surface.
Carefully add a few quark cakes to the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry them in batches for approximately 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and puffed up.
Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried cakes and transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Repeat with the remaining dough until all quark cakes are fried.
Let the cakes cool slightly, then dust generously with powdered sugar if desired. Serve warm and enjoy your delicious Quark Keilchen!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5497 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 512.1 g | 657% | |
| Saturated Fat | 73.6 g | 368% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 384 mg | 128% | |
| Sodium | 1284 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 177.4 g | 65% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 60.9 g | ||
| Protein | 58.1 g | 116% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 278 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 8.7 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 309 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
