Cheesecake is comfort food in Germany, too. The filling of authentic German cheesecake (Käsekuchen) is made with quark, a dairy product that might be difficult to find where you live. But 0% Greek yogurt works very well as an economical and widely available substitute. The addition of non-instant vanilla pudding mix is to stabilize the filling. Try not to overbake the cheesecake; the filling should still be a little wobbly but it will firm up further as it cools.
This is an authentic German cheesecake recipe from my friend Isolde, a dear friend and coworker, gave to me many years ago. Quark is found in Germany and parts of Europe. If you cannot find quark you may substitute fromage frais, yogurt cheese, mascarpone, 2 parts ricotta plus 1 part sour cream, or strained cottage cheese.
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Ingredients
- ⅜ cup butter
- ½ cup white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
- 18 ounces quark
- 3 tablespoons oil
- ¾ cup white sugar
- 1 individual packet vanilla sugar
- 1 (3 ounce) package non-instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 egg
- 2 ⅛ cups milk
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9 inch springform pan.
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In a medium bowl, mix together the butter and sugar until smooth. Mix in 1 egg, then stir in the baking powder and flour. Knead together into dough. Press into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared pan.
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Mix together the quark, oil, 3/4 cup white sugar, vanilla sugar, and pudding mix in a large bowl until smooth. Blend in the egg yolks, egg, milk, and lemon juice; pour mixture into the prepared pan.
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Bake in preheated oven until the filling no longer moves when you shake the pan, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 341 | Calories |
| 16g | Fat |
| 42g | Carbs |
| 9g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
| Calories 341 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 16g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat 5g | 27% |
| Cholesterol 98mg | 33% |
| Sodium 207mg | 9% |
| Total Carbohydrate 42g | 15% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 1% |
| Total Sugars 29g | |
| Protein 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin C 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium 122mg | 9% |
| Iron 1mg | 6% |
| Potassium 152mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
