authentic german cheesecake

German Cherry Cheesecake - an authentic German Cake recipe with sour cherries and sour cream.  Try this simple and easy German Baking recipe. 

German Cherry Cheesecake

flour

tsp cream of tartar baking powder

butter

sugar

salt

milk

120 g sugar

sour cream 2 3/4 cups

topping

sour cherries (23 oz total, drained 12 oz)

Prepare a 13 x 9 pan or a 9 inch springform pan. Mix all the ingredients for the shortcrust pastry base in a mixing bowl and knead quickly to form a smooth dough.  Shape into a disk. Place in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.

For the filling,  cook the vanilla pudding. To do this, mix the milk, pudding powder ( or cornstach and vanilla), salt and sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil while stirring and simmer for about 1 minute. Pour the pudding into a bowl and cover with cling film. Let it cool down completely.

Meanwhile, roll out the shortcrust pastry into a rectangle and place in the lined baking pan. Press up the pastry on all sides and cut off the excess.

Now stir cooled down vanilla pudding together with the sour cream using a whisk, and pour on the shortcrust pastry in the mold and smooth it out. Top with drained cherries. Bake the cake in the oven at 160 C / 320 F circulating air in the lower third for about 60 - 70 minutes or until just set. The exact baking time depends on your oven. Leave to cool completely.

Store in the fridge and remove from the fridge about 1 hour before serving.

Learn how to make this German cheesecake recipe and this includes an easy recipe for making quark ... at home! Tastes just like you’re back in Germany in Oma’s kitchen!

German Cheesecake Recipe & Homemade Quark Recipe – Oma's Käsekuchen

butter cookies (German Butter Cookies)

butter, melted

butter, room temperature

vanilla sugar

Bird's Custard Powder

eggs

quark

sour cream

heavy whipping cream

Prepare Pan and Oven

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 10-inch springform pan.

Make Cookie Crust

Process butter cookies in a food processor until finely ground. Stir in the melted butter until crumbs are evenly moistened.

Form Crust

Press the buttered crumbs firmly into the springform pan, creating a slightly raised edge on the sides.

Beat Base Filling

In a large bowl combine softened butter, granulated sugar, vanilla sugar, custard (or pudding) powder, and eggs. Beat with an electric or stand mixer until smooth.

Add Quark and Sour Cream

Stir the quark and sour cream into the butter-egg mixture until fully incorporated.

Whip Cream

In a separate bowl whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks.

Fold Cream into Filling

Gently fold the whipped cream into the quark mixture until evenly combined.

Fill Pan

Pour the filling over the cookie crust and smooth the top.

Prepare for Baking

Place the springform pan on the center oven rack and set a cookie sheet on the rack below to catch any drips.

Bake Cheesecake

Bake 50–60 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center appears set.

Cool Gradually

Turn off the oven, prop the door open slightly, and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for about 1 hour.

Cool on Rack

Remove the pan to a wire rack and let the cheesecake cool completely.

Chill and Serve

Refrigerate for several hours, preferably overnight, before serving for best texture and flavor.

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