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Authentic German Cheesecake

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Authentic German Cheesecake, or Käsekuchen, is a light and creamy dessert made with quark cheese and a buttery crust. Unlike American cheesecake, it’s less dense, delicately sweet, and perfect with a dusting of powdered sugar.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Filling:
  • 2 cups quark cheese (or substitute with a mix of Greek yogurt and cream cheese)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Zest of 1 lemon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt, and butter until crumbly. Add egg and mix until dough forms.
  3. Press dough evenly into the bottom and halfway up the sides of the prepared pan. Refrigerate while preparing filling.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together quark, sugar, eggs, cornstarch, milk, cream, vanilla, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
  5. Pour filling into the crust and smooth the top.
  6. Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until center is set and top is lightly golden.
  7. Turn off oven, crack the door, and let cake cool for 1 hour inside to prevent cracking.
  8. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

  • Quark is traditional but can be substituted with a 50/50 mix of Greek yogurt and cream cheese for similar texture.
  • Let the cheesecake cool gradually to avoid surface cracks.
  • Best served chilled with fresh berries or whipped cream.

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