Easy-Made German Quark

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This is a German product that can be thought of as a cross between cream cheese and yogurt. It's a primary ingredient for German cheesecake.

Submitted by FrankW
Updated on August 26, 2023
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
2 hrs 15 mins
Additional Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
28
Yield:
28 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 28 servings

  • ½ gallon whole-milk buttermilk

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C). Line a colander with cheese cloth and place over a large pot in the sink.

  2. Gently mix buttermilk and cream together in a 2-quart ceramic casserole dish.

  3. Cook in the preheated oven for 2 hours and 15 minutes.

  4. Pour buttermilk mixture into the prepared colander; drain for 45 to 60 minutes. Transfer drained cheese to a bowl and beat with an electric hand mixer until smooth and creamy. Store in the refrigerator.

Cook’s Note

This can be made using a yogurt maker but would be an overnight procedure. This is a quicker way that yields pretty much the same product.

Do not use low-fat buttermilk. It will not work well.

Add some freshly cut chives, a couple cloves of minced garlic, onions, salt, and pepper for taste and you have a basic krauter (herbal) quark, great to spread on your favorite bread or roll.

For cheesecake, let it drain a little longer.

24 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

91 Calories
6g Fat
4g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 28
Calories 91
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 7%
Saturated Fat 3g 17%
Cholesterol 19mg 6%
Sodium 77mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 4g 1%
Protein 2g 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 6mg 0%
Potassium 6mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.