german cheesecake recipe

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).

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

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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