Kaesekuchen/ Cheesecake

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Servings: 10 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A traditional German quark cake with a tender shortcrust and light, tangy filling
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Kaesekuchen/ Cheesecake

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 10 Calories: 1229.8

Description

This classic German Kaesekuchen features a light, airy filling made from strained cottage cheese (quark) and sour cream, distinct from dense New York-style cheesecakes. The batter is brightened with lemon zest and vanilla, and studded with plump raisins for a delightful textural contrast. It is baked in a buttery, crumbly shortcrust pastry and topped with grated almonds, making it a sophisticated and comforting dessert best enjoyed at room temperature.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375F (190C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan or cake tin.
  2. For the crust, mix 2 cups flour, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 lb softened butter, 1 egg, a pinch of salt, and 1 teaspoon baking powder on a floured surface.
  3. Knead the crust ingredients into a supple dough. Roll out the dough and line the bottom and sides of the prepared cake tin. Chill the lined pan for 20 minutes to firm up the butter.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese and sour cream. Beat until smooth.
  5. Add the sugar, eggs, grated lemon peel, and vanilla to the cheese mixture. Mix well.
  6. Fold in the raisins and cornstarch.
  7. In a small separate bowl, mix the flour and baking soda. Add this dry mixture to the batter and stir until just combined.
  8. Pour the filling into the chilled crust-lined pan. Sprinkle the grated almonds evenly over the top.
  9. Bake for approximately 1 hour, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
  10. Remove from oven and let the cake cool completely in a warm place. Do not refrigerate before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 10

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1229.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 51.0g79%
Saturated Fat 17.6g89%
Cholesterol 616.5mg206%
Sodium 864.3mg37%
Total Carbohydrate 152.9g51%
Dietary Fiber 6.1g25%
Sugars 114.9g
Protein 49.2g99%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: almonds, baking, cheese, cheesecake, cornstarch, cottage, cream, dessert, eggs, flour, german, grated, kaesekuchen, lemon, party, peel, raisins, soda, sour, sugar
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