Authentic German Cheesecake

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My mom searched for years for an authentic German cheesecake recipe, but Germans use quark, an ingredient not readily available in the United States. This recipe uses cottage cheese in place of quark and makes its own crust while baking.

Submitted by MISS ALIX
Updated on June 9, 2022
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Additional Time:
6 hrs
Total Time:
7 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 9-inch cheesecake
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 1 ½ cups white sugar

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened

  • 1 pound small curd cottage cheese

  • ½ cup butter, softened

  • 4 medium eggs

  • 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease the bottom and halfway up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan.

  2. Mix together sugar, cornstarch, and flour; set aside.

  3. Combine cream cheese and cottage cheese; beat with an electric mixer at high speed until smooth and fluffy. Beat in softened butter. Gradually add sugar mixture, beating until combined.

  4. Add eggs one at a time, blending well and scraping down the bowl after each addition. Stir in lemon juice and vanilla and mix just until smooth. Pour batter into the prepared pan.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 10 minutes.

  6. Turn off the oven; let cheesecake rest in the oven with the door closed for 2 hours. Remove and cool on a wire rack. Chill for 4 hours or overnight.

Editor's Note:

If you can find quark, substitute it for the cottage cheese in the recipe.

70 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

371 Calories
24g Fat
30g Carbs
10g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 371
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g 31%
Saturated Fat 15g 74%
Cholesterol 129mg 43%
Sodium 342mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate 30g 11%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 25g
Protein 10g 20%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 64mg 5%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 106mg 2%

* 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.