Description
Dive into the delightful world of Quarkbällchen, soft and fluffy cheese balls made with quark. These treats are simple to prepare and will leave you craving more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 250g Quark
- 2 Eggs
- 75g Sugar
- 300g Flour
- 10g Baking Powder
- 30g Butter
- Optional: Greek yogurt or cottage cheese (as a substitute for quark)
- Optional: Almond flour or gluten-free all-purpose blend (as a gluten-free option)
- Optional: Flaxseed meal mixed with water (1 tablespoon of flaxseed meal with 2.5 tablespoons of water = 1 egg)
- Optional: Coconut sugar or honey (as a healthier sugar option)
- Optional: Coconut oil (as a dairy-free substitute)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven: Start by preheating your oven to 180°C (350°F) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine 250g of quark, 2 eggs, and 75g of sugar. Mix until smooth.
- Add dry ingredients: Sift in 300g of flour and 10g of baking powder. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the balls dense.
- Form the balls: With your hands, take small portions of the dough and roll them into balls, about the size of a golf ball. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each ball.
- Brush with butter: Melt 30g of butter and brush it generously over each ball for a golden finish.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the Quarkbällchen are golden brown and puffed up.
- Cool and serve: Once baked, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly on a wire rack. They are delicious warm or at room temperature!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: Feel free to add flavorings such as vanilla extract, lemon zest, or a pinch of cinnamon to the dough. These treats can be served with powdered sugar, fruit preserves, or whipped cream for an indulgent experience.