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A delicious slice of German Cheesecake topped with fresh berries.

German Cheesecake

A lighter and creamy cheesecake made with quark and cream cheese, perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 5 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: German
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 200 g digestive biscuits or graham crackers, crushed
  • 50 g butter, melted for crust
For the filling
  • 250 g quark
  • 200 g cream cheese
  • 150 g sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 pinch salt
For serving (optional)
  • Powdered sugar for dusting
  • Fresh fruits like berries or a fruit compote for added flavor and color

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. In a bowl, mix the crushed biscuits with melted butter and press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan to create the crust.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine quark, cream cheese, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt. Mix until smooth.
  4. Pour the cheese mixture over the prepared crust in the pan.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for about 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set and slightly jiggly.
  2. Turn off the oven, crack the door open slightly, and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for an hour.
  3. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.

Notes

Make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature before mixing. Don't overmix the cheese mixture to keep the cheesecake light and fluffy. If you want a firmer texture, you can bake it a little longer but watch it closely to prevent burning. You can add a bit more lemon zest for a stronger citrus flavor if you like.