Quark krémeš from puff pastry: a moist dessert that melts in your mouth

Quark krémeš from puff pastry: a moist dessert that melts in your mouth recept

Name: Quark krémeš from puff pastry: a moist dessert that melts in your mouth
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 500 g puff pastry (in 'block' form or sheet); 500 g smooth creamy quark (not lumpy); 6 egg yolks; 500 ml milk; 3 vanilla pudding mixes (3×37 g); 100 ml oil (optional; can be omitted if using full-fat quark); powdered sugar to taste; 6 egg whites; 6 heaped tablespoons powdered sugar

Easy to prepare
10 portions
20 minutes

Jan, 19. 12. 2025

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Lovers of delicate quark desserts will be in for a treat – quark krémeš is a dessert that pairs wonderfully with coffee, for family celebrations or simply for pleasure. The combination of airy quark filling, tender puff pastry and light egg white meringue creates a delicious flavor harmony. The cake is delicate, creamy and pleasantly refreshing.

For 10 portions

Ingredients

For the crust:

500 g puff pastry (in ‘block’ form or sheet)

Quark filling:

500 g smooth creamy quark (not lumpy)
6 egg yolks
500 ml milk
3 vanilla pudding mixes (3×37 g)
100 ml oil (optional; can be omitted if using full-fat quark)
powdered sugar to taste

Egg white meringue:

6 egg whites
6 heaped tablespoons powdered sugar

Preparation procedure

Preparing the dough: Roll out the puff pastry to the size of the baking sheet (approx. 40 × 29 cm) and transfer it to a lightly greased baking sheet with a higher edge. Shape the dough so that the edges rise at least 1–2 cm up the sides – this will create a "tray" for the filling.
Quark filling: In a bowl whisk the quark, egg yolks, milk, pudding mixes, oil and sugar to taste. The mixture will be thinner – that's okay. Pour it evenly onto the prepared dough. Place in a preheated oven and bake at 200 °C for about 20–25 minutes, until the edges of the dough begin to brown.
Egg white meringue: Meanwhile whip the egg whites with a pinch of salt into stiff peaks. Gradually add the powdered sugar and whip until the mixture is smooth, firm and glossy.
Baking: Remove the baked cake from the oven, carefully spread the egg white meringue and return it to the oven. Reduce the temperature to approx. 150–160 °C and bake for another 10–15 minutes, until the meringue gains a light golden color.
Cooling and serving: After baking let the cake cool completely. It tastes best well chilled, ideally after several hours in the refrigerator. Cut only after it has fully set.

Preparation time and number of servings

Preparation time: 20 minutes
Baking time: 30–35 minutes
Cooling time: min. 2 hours
Total time: approx. 3 hours
Number of servings: 16 slices

Recipe conclusion

Quark krémeš is a delicious dessert that will be loved by anyone who enjoys delicate sweets without heavy creams. Its texture is light, creamy and perfectly suited to both warm and cold days. The puff pastry provides a gentle base and the quark filling topped with a meringue layer makes it an exceptional pastry that will please even demanding guests.