Short answer: quark is easy to cook and eat. Spoon it over fruit, stir it into pancakes, bake it into cheesecake, or mix it with herbs for a quick dip. Here are five simple ideas.
1. Fruit and honey bowl (2 minutes)
Spoon about 150 g of quark into a bowl. Top with berries, a little honey and a few nuts. That is the whole recipe.
2. Herb dip
Mix 250 g quark with a spoon of lemon juice, a pinch of salt and pepper, and a handful of chopped chives or parsley. Serve with raw vegetables, bread or baked potatoes.
3. Quark pancakes
Stir together 250 g quark, 2 eggs, 4 tablespoons of flour, 1 tablespoon of sugar and a pinch of salt. Fry small spoonfuls in a little butter over medium heat until golden on both sides. Serve with fruit or jam.
4. Simple baked cheesecake idea
German-style cheesecake is traditionally made with quark. A basic filling mixes quark, eggs, sugar and a little starch or semolina, then is baked on a base or on its own. Because exact amounts and times vary, it is best to follow a trusted recipe for the full steps and oven settings.
5. Savoury spread on toast
Spread quark on toast and add sliced radish, cucumber or tomato, then finish with salt and pepper. It is a light lunch that takes two minutes.
Tips for cooking with quark
- Stir gently. Over-mixing can make it thin.
- Add it near the end of hot sauces so it does not split. Take the pan off the heat first.
- Drain it if it looks watery by leaving it in a sieve for a few minutes.
- Pick your fat level. Low-fat is lighter, full-fat is richer.
New to quark? Start with what quark cheese is. If you cannot find it, see quark vs Greek yogurt for swaps. For a full cake recipe, see our German cheesecake (Käsekuchen) with quark. Back to the food section