Authentic and Easy German Cheesecake (Käsekuchen)

Difficulty: Easy

Servings

12

servings

Prep time

15

minutes

Cooking time

1

hour

10

minutes

Calories

471

kcal

Total time

1

hour

25

minutes

Have you ever tried German cheesecake for its unique flavors? Quark cheese is the secret ingredient, making this recipe unique from other cheesecake variants. It offers a mild tangy flavor to this dessert and a heavenly experience. Follow the simple steps mentioned- below and bake it like a chef at home.

Ingredients

Salted butter (softened) | 3/4 cup + 2 Tablespoon
Granulated sugar | 1 cup
Eggs | 6
All-purpose flour | 1 cup
Quark cheese | 4 cups
Vanilla sugar | 1 Pack (9 gram)
Vanilla extract | 2 teaspoon
Lemon juice | 1 tablespoon
Vanilla pudding powder | 1 pack

Directions

Grease a 9-inch baking pan with oil. Adjust the parchment paper. Turn on the oven to 350 degrees F and preheat for 15 minutes.
For crust preparation, pour 1 egg, 2/3 cup butter, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, and flour into a mixing bowl and stir with a hand beater. Pour the mixture into the pan and smooth the surface by applying pressure with your fingers.
For cheesecake batter, pour cream, remaining butter, and granulated sugar into a mixing bowl and use an electric mixer for one minute for a fluffy texture.
Separate the white and yolk of five eggs. Pour the yolks into the mixture one by one using a mixer. Add quark cheese, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and vanilla sugar and mix. Add vanilla pudding powder and beat until smooth.
Take a separate bowl, pour the egg whites, and use the electric mixer for 5 minutes. You will get stiff egg whites. Pour them into the batter and fold gently for thorough mixing.
Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and smooth the level with a spatula. Now, bake for 60 minutes. Turn off the oven when the edges become golden and let it stay there for 10 minutes for complete cooking.
Place the pan on a cooling rack, and when it comes to room temperature, refrigerate
Enjoy with whipped cream or fresh fruits.

Bonus Tips

If quark cheese is not available, you can use whole-milk ricotta cheese for the same recipe.

Nutrition Facts

12 servings per container

Calories471

Amount Per Serving% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g 37%

Amount Per Serving% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 30g 10%
Protein 10g 20%

* 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.