Name: Quick quark dough pastries with crumb topping – a sweet treat ready in no time
Prep time: 150 min
Cook time: 150 min
Total time: 150 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 250 g quark (in a block); 250 g butter (or Hera margarine); 250–280 g plain flour (as needed so the dough doesn't stick); a pinch of salt; 1 packet of vanilla sugar; grated lemon zest; ½ tsp baking powder (optional); apple jam; cinnamon; raisins; 1 egg (for brushing the edges); crumb topping made from flour, butter and sugar

Preparation procedure

Dough preparation: In a bowl mix the quark, butter, plain flour, a pinch of salt, vanilla sugar, lemon zest and optionally the baking powder. Work into a smooth dough and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
Shaping the pastries: Roll the rested dough into a sheet about 3 mm thick. Use a cutter with a diameter of 4.5 cm to cut out circles.
Filling: Place a little jam on each circle, sprinkle with cinnamon and add a few raisins. Brush the edges with beaten egg and sprinkle with the crumb topping.
Baking: Preheat the oven to 180 °C. Bake the pastries for 12–15 minutes until they turn golden. Baking time may vary slightly depending on your oven, so keep an eye on them.
Serving: Let the finished pastries cool and serve them plain or with your favorite drink.

Preparation time and number of servings

Total preparation time: approximately 2 hours 30 minutes (including dough resting)
Number of servings: about 25–30 pastries (depending on cutter size)

Conclusion

Quick quark dough pastries with crumb topping are among the recipes you’ll love for their simplicity and great taste. Thanks to the quark dough they remain wonderfully moist and the crumb topping gives them a traditional look and flavor. They are ideal as a quick sweet for guests, family gatherings or just with tea. If you want to vary the recipe, try different jams or dried fruit.