Vanilla quark cream: a versatile dessert base you'll love recept

Name: Vanilla quark cream: a versatile dessert base you'll love
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 250 g quark (preferably full-fat); 150 g sour cream; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or 1 packet vanilla sugar); 2 tablespoons granulated sugar or powdered sugar

Easy to prepare
4 serving
10 minutes

Jan, 16. 12. 2025

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Vanilla quark cream is delicate, fresh, and incredibly versatile. This simple recipe works as a base for cakes, a filling for sweet rolls, a topping for muffins, or a standalone dessert with fruit. Its preparation takes only a few minutes and the result is always perfect – light, creamy, and with a subtle vanilla aroma that will delight every sweet tooth.

For 4 serving

Ingredients

250 g quark (preferably full-fat)
150 g sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or 1 packet vanilla sugar)
2 tablespoons granulated sugar or powdered sugar

Preparation procedure

Preparing the base: Place the quark and sour cream into a medium-sized bowl. Add the vanilla extract and sugar.
Mixing: Thoroughly mix all ingredients by hand or with a whisk. Mix until a smooth, airy, and delicate cream without lumps forms.
Flavoring and chilling: You can serve the cream immediately or refrigerate it for 30–60 minutes to let the flavors meld and the cream achieve an even better consistency.
Serving: Serve on its own with fresh fruit, honey, or granola. It also works great as a filling for cakes, cream cups, or with pancakes.

Total preparation time

10 minutes

Number of servings

Tips and uses

Vanilla quark cream can be easily adapted to your tastes – add a few drops of lemon juice for a fresh note, or a bit of melted chocolate for a cocoa-flavored cream. If you want a smoother texture, use a blender. This cream is also excellent as a base for tiramisu or fruit parfaits.

Conclusion

Vanilla quark cream is an ideal choice for anyone who likes simple but tasty desserts. Thanks to its versatility it suits a whole range of sweet recipes – from cakes to quick snacks. Moreover, it is light, high in protein, and easy to prepare. Try it and it will surely become a staple in your kitchen.