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Making homemade quark is about the only way you can enjoy German treat in many parts of the world. Why? Because, quark is often not available to buy outside of Germany. But, you'll find it so easy to make. In fact, I'll show you two methods to make it. Both ways are inexpensive as well :)
Quark is usually a fermented milk product, classified as a fresh cheese, similar to sour cream and yogurt, yet different! Delicious and required in so many German recipes.
I like using my Dash Greek Yogurt Maker. It's such an easy way to make, not only Greek yogurt, but also Quark ... and definitely worth the cost of buying!
Buttermilk costs less than $2.50 per quart here and makes about 1¾ - 2 cups quark.
One of our readers and Facebook fans, Carmen McDermott, passed on these important tips regarding making your own quark using the oven method:
Carmen says that she's used this method at least a dozen times and it has never failed her.
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Oftentimes, for recipes on this website that normally use quark, I've substituted other variations. Sometimes it's a mix of ricotta and sour cream. Other times, it's using drained Greek yogurt. But, using the real-deal, the real Quark, is the best!
Making homemade quark is about the only way you can enjoy German treat in many parts of the world. Why? Because, quark is often not available to buy outside of Germany.
But, you'll find it so easy to make. In fact, I'll show you two methods to make it. :) Use the quark to make a traditional German cheesecake!
Prep Time
5 minutes |
Warm Time
8 - 12 hours |
Total Time18 hours |
Makes about 1¾ - 2 cups
1 quart buttermilk (4 cups)
Using a Greek Yogurt Maker:
Using an oven if temperature will go low enough:
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If you've been making quark in a different way, do let me know. I know there are ways of making this with rennet and whole milk, but I have yet to find someone who actually has made it this way.
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