German Eierschecke with a Twist

Ingredients

• For the crust: For the crust:
• 200g (1 ⅔ cups) all-purpose flour 200g (1 ⅔ cups) all-purpose flour
• 100g (½ cup) unsalted butter, cold and cubed 100g (½ cup) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 50g (¼ cup) granulated sugar 50g (¼ cup) granulated sugar
• 1 egg 1 egg
• For the vanilla quark filling: For the vanilla quark filling:
• 500g (2 cups) quark 500g (2 cups) quark
• 150g (¾ cup) granulated sugar 150g (¾ cup) granulated sugar
• 3 eggs 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Zest of 1 lemon Zest of 1 lemon
• For the sweetened quark topping: For the sweetened quark topping:
• 250g (1 cup) quark 250g (1 cup) quark
• 50g (¼ cup) granulated sugar 50g (¼ cup) granulated sugar
• 1 egg 1 egg

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 320 kcal / 1340 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 15g, 9g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 35g, 20g
• Protein: 12g
• Fiber: 1g
• Salt: 0.2g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a round cake pan.
2. 2.
   In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, butter, sugar, and egg for the crust. Mix until the dough comes together.
3. 3.
   Press the dough into the bottom of the greased cake pan to form the crust.
4. 4.
   In a separate bowl, whisk together the quark, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth.
5. 5.
   Pour the vanilla quark filling over the crust in the cake pan.
6. 6.
   In another bowl, mix together the quark, sugar, and egg for the sweetened quark topping.
7. 7.
   Carefully spread the sweetened quark topping over the vanilla quark filling.
8. 8.
   Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is set.
9. 9.
   Remove from the oven and let it cool completely before serving.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Quark — If you can't find quark, you can substitute it with a mixture of equal parts Greek yogurt and cream cheese.

Tips & Tricks

• Make sure the butter for the crust is cold and cubed to achieve a flaky texture.
• Let the Eierschecke cool completely before slicing to ensure clean cuts.
• Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a sprinkle of powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness.

Serving advice

Serve the Eierschecke at room temperature or slightly chilled for the best texture and flavor.

Presentation advice

Dust the top of the Eierschecke with a light sprinkle of powdered sugar for an elegant and inviting presentation.