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Quarkkeulchen

Traditional Saxon potato and quark cheese patties subtly flavored with lemon zest and raisins. These tender pan-fried fritters are crisp on the outside and served with a dusting of cinnamon sugar.

35 minMediumServes 4290 cal/serving

GermanDessertStovetopVegetarianHalal-friendlyKosher-styleNut-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-FreeLow-Sodium

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb boiled potatoes, mashed
  • 1 cup quark cheese
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp lemon zest, grated
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon sugar

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix 1 lb mashed boiled potatoes, 1 cup quark cheese, 1 beaten egg, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tsp grated lemon zest, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, and 1/4 cup raisins in a bowl until a smooth dough forms.

  2. 2

    Shape dough into small round patties about half an inch thick.

  3. 3

    Melt 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

  4. 4

    Fry patties for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.

  5. 5

    Dust with 1 tbsp cinnamon sugar before serving warm.

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Questions

What is Quarkkeulchen?

Traditional Saxon potato and quark cheese patties subtly flavored with lemon zest and raisins. These tender pan-fried fritters are crisp on the outside and served with a dusting of cinnamon sugar. This reference files it under German dessert: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 35 minutes start to finish.

How do I know when Quarkkeulchen is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 4: cook until golden brown and cooked through.

Can I make Quarkkeulchen dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Quarkkeulchen is 1 cup quark cheese, 2 tbsp butter. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor); the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Quarkkeulchen vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1 cup quark cheese, 2 tbsp butter and 1 egg, beaten. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan dessert collection.

How many calories are in Quarkkeulchen?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 290 calories, with 11 g protein, 42 g carbohydrate and 8 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 140 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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