Name: Quark swirls in puff pastry – a simple and quick recipe for a sweet treat
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 package puff pastry (chilled or frozen, rolled out); 250 g quark (in a block, preferably full-fat); 3 tablespoons powdered sugar; 1 packet vanilla sugar; 1 egg (for the filling); 1 tablespoon rum (optional); 1 tablespoon vanilla pudding (powder); 1 egg (for brushing)

Quark swirls in puff pastry – a simple and quick recipe for a sweet treat

Quark swirls in puff pastry – a simple and quick recipe for a sweet treat

Easy to prepare
6 portions
10 minutes
Jan, 19. 12. 2025

Quark swirls in puff pastry are the ideal dessert for moments when you need something quick, tasty and uncomplicated. The sweet quark filling and crispy pastry create a delicious combination that children and adults will love. This recipe is a perfect choice for guests, snacks and weekend baking.

For 6 portions

Ingredients

1 package puff pastry (chilled or frozen, rolled out)
250 g quark (in a block, preferably full-fat)
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 packet vanilla sugar
1 egg (for the filling)
1 tablespoon rum (optional)
1 tablespoon vanilla pudding (powder)
1 egg (for brushing)

Preparation procedure

Preparing the dough Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface into a thin rectangle.
Preparing the filling In a bowl, mix the quark, powdered and vanilla sugar, the egg, pudding powder and, if desired, rum. Mix everything until smooth.
Filling and rolling Spread the filling evenly over the rolled-out dough. Then carefully roll the dough into a tight log.
Cutting and preparing for baking Cut the roll with a sharp knife into slices about 1 to 1.5 cm thick. Place the swirls cut-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Brushing and baking Brush each swirl with beaten egg. Bake in an oven preheated to 180 °C for approximately 15–20 minutes, until golden.

Total preparation time

10 minutes preparation + 20 minutes baking = 30 minutes

Number of servings

12 to 16 pieces (4–6 servings)

Recipe conclusion

Quark swirls in puff pastry are a great choice if you want to prepare a quick yet hearty dessert. The sweet, delicate quark filling beautifully contrasts with the puff pastry, which develops a golden and crispy crust when baked. This recipe is suitable for any occasion and, moreover, can be made by practically anyone – no rising, no complications and with a minimum of ingredients.