Fruit quark dumplings filled with seasonal fruit

Name: Fruit quark dumplings filled with seasonal fruit
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2× 250 g quark in a tub; 2 egg yolks; 1 teaspoon of salt; 2 tablespoons of starch (corn or potato); 200 g semolina; 12 smaller plums (or 300 g strawberries or apricots; fruit washed and pitted); salt for the cooking water

Easy to prepare
4 serving
40 minutes

Jan, 21. 12. 2025

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Fluffy quark and semolina dumplings enriched with sweet fruit combine a delicate quark flavor and the fresh aroma of fruit. Thanks to the simple dough and short cooking time, you can prepare them even on weekdays and delight your family and guests.

For 4 serving

Ingredients

2× 250 g quark in a tub
2 egg yolks
1 teaspoon of salt
2 tablespoons of starch (corn or potato)
200 g semolina
12 smaller plums (or 300 g strawberries or apricots; fruit washed and pitted)
salt for the cooking water

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Preparation procedure

Preparing the dough In a bowl, mix the quark, egg yolks, salt and starch. Gradually add the semolina and work it with your hands or a wooden spoon into a smooth, non-sticky dough. Let it rest for 10 minutes so the semolina can swell slightly.
Preparing the fruit Wash the fruit, pit the plums and apricots, and cut the strawberries in half if needed.
Shaping the dumplings Take smaller pieces of dough (approx. 60 g), shape them into patties, place one piece of fruit in the center of each patty and seal thoroughly. You will get about 12 dumplings.
Cooking Bring water to a boil in a large pot and salt it. Carefully add the dumplings one by one, stir so they don't stick to the bottom, and cook for 8 minutes from the moment they all float to the surface.
Serving Remove the cooked dumplings with a slotted spoon, let them drain and serve while still warm. You can dust them with powdered sugar, drizzle with melted butter, or coat them in toasted breadcrumbs.

Time required and number of servings

Preparing the dough and fruit: 15 min
Dough resting: 10 min
Shaping and cooking: 15 min
Total time: approx. 40 min
Number of servings: 4 (3 dumplings each)

Conclusion

Fruit quark dumplings are the ideal combination of semolina dough and juicy fruit. Their simple, no-proof preparation makes them enjoyable even for kitchen beginners. Serve them hot with cinnamon sugar or buttery breadcrumbs and enjoy a traditional Czech dessert with a modern twist.