Quarkkeulchen
A traditional German dessert from Saxony. These are small, soft pancakes made from cooked potatoes and quark cheese, often spiced with cinnamon and studded with raisins. They are pan-fried until golden and typically served warm with applesauce and a dusting of sugar.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 1 hr 5 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Per serving
- 435 kcal
Allergen information: may contain eggs, gluten, milk, and sulphites. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 500 gstarchy potato, peeled and quartered
- 250 gquark, full-fat recommended
- 1 pcsegg, large
- 50 gall-purpose flour
- 2 tbspgranulated sugar
- 1 tspground cinnamon
- 3 tbspunsalted butter, for frying
- 50 graisin(optional)
garnish
- 1 tbsppowdered sugar, for dusting(optional)
- 1 cupapplesauce, for serving(optional)
Equipment
large skillet · large bowl · large pot · spatula · potato masher
The method
Step by step
- 1
Place the peeled and quartered potatoes in a pot with cold, salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until fork-tender, about 20 minutes.
About 20 min
- 2
Drain the potatoes well and return them to the hot pot to steam dry for one minute. Mash until completely smooth using a potato masher or ricer.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Using a potato ricer creates the finest, smoothest texture for the dough.
- 3
Transfer the mashed potatoes to a large bowl and let them cool for about 10 minutes until they are just warm, not hot to the touch.
About 10 min
- 4
Add the quark, egg, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon to the cooled potatoes. Mix with a spoon until just combined into a soft dough.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: Do not overmix, as this can make the Quarkkeulchen tough.
- 5
If using, gently fold the raisins into the dough.
About 1 min
- 6
With lightly floured hands, shape the dough into about 12 small, thick patties.
About 7 min
- 7
Melt a portion of the butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
About 2 min
- 8
Working in batches to avoid crowding the pan, fry the patties for 3-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
About 10 min
- 9
Transfer the cooked Quarkkeulchen to a plate. Add more butter to the pan as needed for the remaining batches.
About 1 min
- 10
Serve immediately, dusted with powdered sugar and with a side of applesauce, if desired.
About 1 min
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 435.2kcal
- Protein
- 13.2g
- Carbs
- 65.5g
- Fat
- 14.1g
- Fibre
- 5.1g
- Sugar
- 28.2g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently in a dry non-stick pan or with a small amount of butter over low-medium heat.
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