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Delicious cheese cream cake topped with fresh berries and cream

Cheese Cream Cake

A delightful dessert combining quark cheese and whipped cream, perfect for celebrations and easy to make.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: International
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Base
  • 200 g sponge cake Make sure it is completely cool before adding the quark mixture.
Filling
  • 500 g quark cheese Can be substituted with cream cheese.
  • 300 ml heavy whipped cream Whip until stiff peaks form.
  • 100 g sugar Adjust to taste if desired.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon gelatin powder
  • 1/4 cup water For dissolving gelatin.
  • Lemon zest Optional garnish for serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare the sponge cake and let it cool completely.
  2. In a bowl, mix the quark cheese with sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, whip the cream until stiff peaks form.
  4. Dissolve the gelatin in water and allow it to cool slightly before mixing it into the quark mixture.
  5. Gently fold the whipped cream into the quark mixture.
  6. Place the sponge cake on a serving plate and pour the quark mixture over it, spreading evenly.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
Serving
  1. Serve chilled, optionally garnished with lemon zest.

Notes

Store any leftovers in the refrigerator, covered with plastic wrap or in an airtight container for up to 3 days. You can make this cake a day in advance.