Fluffy quark cake with a meringue crust – traditional recipe

Name: Fluffy quark cake with a meringue crust – traditional recipe
Prep time: 75 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 250 g all-purpose flour; 150 g margarine; 2 egg yolks; a pinch of salt; 50 g powdered sugar; (if necessary a little milk); 500 g quark; 1 egg yolk; 100 g sugar; 2 packets of vanilla pudding powder; 300–400 ml sour cream; 3 egg whites; 100 g sugar

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Easy to prepare
10 portions
75 minutes

Jan, 22. 12. 2025

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This fluffy quark cake following our grandmothers’ recipe is an irresistible treat for all lovers of delicate desserts. Shortcrust pastry, a creamy quark layer and a light meringue veil create a combination no one can resist. Try this time-tested recipe and enjoy the perfect quark cake just like grandma’s!

For 10 portions

Ingredients

Dough:

250 g all-purpose flour
150 g margarine
2 egg yolks
a pinch of salt
50 g powdered sugar
(if necessary a little milk)

Quark filling:

500 g quark
1 egg yolk
100 g sugar
2 packets of vanilla pudding powder
300–400 ml sour cream

Meringue layer:

3 egg whites
100 g sugar

Preparation procedure

For the dough: In a bowl mix the flour, sugar, margarine, egg yolks and a pinch of salt. Work into a smooth dough, moistening with a little milk if needed. Wrap in plastic wrap and let rest in the refrigerator.
Preparing the quark filling: Mix the quark with the sugar, vanilla pudding powder and sour cream. Finally add the egg yolk and mix everything thoroughly.
Assembling the cake: Roll out the dough on a floured surface and transfer it to a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Spread the quark filling evenly.
Baking: Bake in a preheated oven at 170 °C for 45–50 minutes.
Preparing the meringue layer: Meanwhile, whisk the egg whites with the sugar until stiff peaks form.
Finishing the cake: After the initial bake, spread the meringue on the cake, smooth it and return to the oven for another 10–15 minutes, until the meringue layer is lightly browned.
Cooling: While still hot, transfer the cake to a cooler environment so that beautiful caramel droplets form on the surface.

Total preparation time: 75 minutes

Number of servings: 10

Conclusion

This airy quark cake is the perfect combination of a crisp pastry, a delicious quark filling and a fluffy meringue layer. It is delicate, moist and tastes great both with coffee and as a sweet finishing touch after lunch. If you love traditional cakes, you will definitely fall in love with this recipe!