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Learn how to make cheesecake, just like it's made in Germany. A traditional recipe that's really easy to make? YES! Tastes just like you've had in Germany ... with a few little changes to make it easier! This recipe uses Quark ... and if you can't buy it, then check out below and make it yourself at home. (I use my Dash Greek Yogurt maker to make Quark!) The changes?
Well, instead of making a "Knetteig" crust, I used crushed German Butterkekse (when available), 'cause it's easy and, I think, tastes great!
Ingredients:
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Instructions:
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When I use my Dash Greek Yogurt Maker to make Quark for this cake, I need to start the day ahead to allow for the incubation period. So, with a bit of planning, the amount of work used for this cake, really isn't very much. Therefore, how to make a cheesecake really doesn't have to be difficult! There are so many different recipes, but I really like quick and simple. That's the recipe above!
That's it. Real. German. Cheesecake. Wunderbar!
Check out my page on making your own Quark here, or follow these quick steps below.
Easy way to make Quark ... use a Greek yogurt maker and buttermilk. 12 hours 'incubation' and 6 hours draining in fridge (I did 10 hours accidentally ... and a bit thicker than normal) ... can do in oven ... but the yogurt maker leaves the oven available for other uses. (Quantity: 4 cups buttermilk = 1.75 cups quark)
Don't have a yogurt maker? Don't fret! You can still make Quark. Pour the buttermilk into large casserole with lid. Let sit in oven overnight (at least 8 hours) at the lowest temperature possible ... no more than 150°F.
Line a large sieve or colander with a clean cloth. Pour the "cultured" buttermilk into it and let it sit to drain in the fridge for 6 hours or so.
This cake was brought to my attention by my dear Facebook friend, Anna Hanssen, who shared the recipe for Der beste Kaesekuchen der Welt. She gave me some of her adaptations and then I added my own changes.
Thanks, Anna!
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