Creamy dessert with quark and chocolate: quick no-bake parfait recept

Name: Creamy dessert with quark and chocolate: quick no-bake parfait
Prep time: 4 min
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 4 min
Yield: 20
Ingredients: 200 g soft quark (ideally full-fat); 200 ml whipping cream (33–36 %); 100 g good-quality chocolate (milk or dark); 50 g sugar (to taste)

Easy to prepare
20 portions
4 minutes

Jan, 17. 12. 2025

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Creamy, chocolatey and ready in no time. This simple no-bake dessert of quark, cream and chocolate can be made even at the last minute. It’s great after lunch, with afternoon coffee, or as a festive mini dessert in little glasses.

For 20 portions

Ingredients

200 g soft quark (ideally full-fat)
200 ml whipping cream (33–36 %)
100 g good-quality chocolate (milk or dark)
50 g sugar (to taste)

Preparation procedure

Melting the chocolate Chop the chocolate and melt it in a bain-marie or briefly in the microwave (15–20 s intervals, stirring each time) until smooth. Let it cool slightly.
Whipping the cream Whip the cream to stiff peaks.
Quark base In a bowl, mix the quark with the sugar (and vanilla). Add the warm melted chocolate and mix thoroughly until smooth.
Lightening and filling Gently fold the whipped cream in with a rubber spatula. Divide the cream into 4 glasses or bowls, smooth the surface.
Chilling and serving Refrigerate for at least 60 minutes to set. Before serving, decorate with fruit, grated chocolate or chopped nuts.

Total preparation time 15–20 minutes of work + min. 60 minutes chilling

Number of servings 4 glasses

Tips and variations

For firmer slices (when using a mold) stir in 1 teaspoon of gelatin dissolved in a little cream.
Sugar can be replaced with powdered sugar or honey; a pinch of salt will enhance the chocolate flavor.
Try layering with crushed biscuits or ladyfingers and fruit – you’ll get an attractive parfait.

Conclusion

This quick creamy dessert with quark and chocolate proves that four basic ingredients are enough for a perfect result. The creamy texture, rich chocolate flavor and minimal effort make it an ideal choice for any occasion. Prepare it a day ahead – it will firm up nicely in the fridge and the flavors will meld.