South American-style Topfentorte

Ingredients

In this South American adaptation of Topfentorte, we incorporate tropical fruits such as mango, pineapple, and passion fruit to infuse the dessert with the flavors of South America. Additionally, we use lime zest to add a refreshing twist to the filling, enhancing the overall tropical experience. We alse have the original recipe for Topfentorte, so you can check it out.

• 2 cups (250g) crushed cookies (such as Maria cookies or graham crackers) 2 cups (250g) crushed cookies (such as Maria cookies or graham crackers)
• 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
• 2 cups (500g) quark cheese 2 cups (500g) quark cheese
• 1 cup (300g) sweetened condensed milk 1 cup (300g) sweetened condensed milk
• Zest of 1 lime Zest of 1 lime
• 1 cup (150g) diced mango 1 cup (150g) diced mango
• 1 cup (150g) diced pineapple 1 cup (150g) diced pineapple
• 1/2 cup (75g) passion fruit pulp 1/2 cup (75g) passion fruit pulp
• Fresh mint leaves, for garnish Fresh mint leaves, for garnish

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 380 kcal / 1590 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 20g, 12g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 42g, 28g
• Protein: 8g
• Fiber: 2g
• Salt: 0.3g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a bowl, combine the crushed cookies and melted butter until well mixed. Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust. Place in the refrigerator to chill.
2. 2.
   In a separate bowl, whisk together the quark cheese, sweetened condensed milk, and lime zest until smooth and creamy.
3. 3.
   Pour the quark cheese mixture over the chilled crust, spreading it evenly.
4. 4.
   Top the filling with the diced mango, pineapple, and passion fruit pulp.
5. 5.
   Return the Topfentorte to the refrigerator and let it set for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
6. 6.
   Before serving, garnish with fresh mint leaves for an extra touch of freshness.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Quark cheese — If you can't find quark cheese, you can substitute it with a combination of cream cheese and Greek yogurt in equal parts.
• Passion fruit pulp — If fresh passion fruits are not available, you can use frozen passion fruit pulp or passion fruit juice instead.

Tips & Tricks

• For a tropical twist, you can add a splash of rum to the quark cheese mixture before pouring it over the crust.
• To enhance the crust's flavor, you can add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the crushed cookies and melted butter mixture.
• If you prefer a sweeter filling, you can add a tablespoon of powdered sugar to the quark cheese mixture.

Serving advice

Serve chilled for the best taste and texture. Cut the Topfentorte into slices and garnish each slice with a sprig of fresh mint. It pairs well with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Presentation advice

To make the dessert visually appealing, arrange the diced mango, pineapple, and passion fruit pulp in an attractive pattern on top of the filling. The vibrant colors of the tropical fruits will make the dessert even more enticing.