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German cheesecake
Käsekuchen

Traditional German Cheesecake (Käsekuchen)

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Cakes and Desserts
Different from American cheesecake. Uses Quark (curd cheese) for a lighter, tangier filling and a shortcrust pastry base instead of graham crackers.
🕒 Prep Time 40 mins
🍳 Cook Time 55 mins
⌛ Total Time 3 hrs 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 8 servings
🔥 Calories 420 kcal
🌍 Cuisine German

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Springform Pan (9-inch)
  • Rolling Pin

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Egg
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Preheat 350°F (180°C). Grease springform.

Tip: Essential.
2 ✓

Crust: Mix flour, powder, salt. Rub in cold butter. Add half sugar (1/2 cup) and 1 egg. Knead fast.

Tip: Cold butter = flaky.
3 ✓

Chill dough 30 mins.

Tip: Hydration.
4 ✓

Roll out and line pan. Poke with fork.

Tip: Vents steam.
5 ✓

Filling: Mix 3 yolks with Quark, sour cream, rest of sugar, vanilla, zest.

Tip: Smooth out any lumps.
6 ✓

Whip 3 whites stiff. Fold into cheese mix.

Tip: Aerates the filling (souffle effect).
7 ✓

Pour in. Bake 50-55 mins. Cover if browning.

Tip: Center will be jiggly.
8 ✓

Cool in pan. Dust with sugar.

Tip: Sets as it cools.

Recipe FAQ

Why did it crack?
Cooled too fast. Leave in oven.
Sub for Quark?
Drained Greek yogurt or Farmer's Cheese blended until smooth.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 2/3 cup Cold Butter
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 4 large Eggs
  • 1.1 lb Quark (or smooth Farmer's Cheese)
  • 3/4 cup Sour Cream (20%)
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 2 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 whole Lemon Zest
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1/3 cup Powdered Sugar