german cheesecake

This German-style Cheesecake - known as Käsekuchen in German - is the perfect dessert. Made with quark and pudding powder, it has a light and fluffy texture. This quark cheesecake surprises with a hint of lemon and a delicious crust!

German Cheesecake (Käsekuchen)

flour

sugar

salt

baking powder

vanilla extract

butter, cold

eggs

Quark (see notes)

instant pudding powder, vanilla (approx. 1/2 cup)

lemon zest

vegetable oil

whipping cream

Add the flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder...

Add the flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder into a medium-sized bowl and give everything a stir with a spoon.

Cut up the cold butter into small cubes...

Cut up the cold butter into small cubes and add them into the bowl. Also, add the vanilla extract and the egg into the bowl.

Mix everything with the spiral dough hooks of...

Mix everything with the spiral dough hooks of your electric mixer or your clean hands until the dough is well combined and forms a ball. Cover the bowl with cling film and place it in the fridge.

In a separate large bowl, mix the eggs...

In a separate large bowl, mix the eggs with the sugar using the normal beaters of your electric mixer until you have a creamy mixture. Add the pudding powder and vanilla extract and mix again until everything is well combined. Then add the oil and the lemon zest and mix again.

In another bowl, whip the cream using clean...

In another bowl, whip the cream using clean (!) beaters of your electric mixer.

Fold the whipped cream and quark into the...

Fold the whipped cream and quark into the mixture in the large bowl little by little using a spatula or large spoon. Make sure everything is well combined and there are no lumps. Set the mixture aside.

Line the bottom of your 9 1/2 inch...

Line the bottom of your 9 1/2 inch springform pan with parchment paper and grease the sides. Also preheat the oven to 330 degrees Fahrenheit.

Take out the dough from the fridge and...

Take out the dough from the fridge and sprinkle your countertop with a little bit of flour. Roll out your dough using a rolling pin until it is just a bit larger than your springform pan. Place the rolled out dough into the pan and press it into place. You should have a crust of approx. 1 inch going up the sides of the pan.

Once your crust is fitted well, pour the...

Once your crust is fitted well, pour the filling into the pan and make sure it is evenly distributed using a spatula or spoon.

Bake the cake in the lower third of...

Bake the cake in the lower third of your oven for 60-70 minutes. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool fully before removing the ring of the springform pan. You can dust the cheesecake with powdered sugar before serving (optional).

Creamy, tangy German cheesecake with a buttery crust. This authentic Käsekuchen is perfect for any occasion!

Traditional Käsekuchen Recipe (German Cheesecake)

¾ cups (220 grams) all-purpose flour

(100 grams) sugar

½ cup (115 grams) unsalted butter

egg (for crust)

½ cups (375 grams) quark

(240 milliliters) heavy cream

eggs (for filling)

(150 grams) sugar

vanilla pudding powder

lemon

Make the Dough

Combine flour, sugar, and butter. Add the egg and mix until dough forms. Chill for 30 minutes.

Prepare the Filling

Beat quark, cream, eggs, sugar, pudding powder, and lemon zest until smooth.

Assemble

Roll out the dough and press into a greased springform pan. Pour in the filling.

Bake

Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50-60 minutes. Cool in the oven with the door ajar, then refrigerate.

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