Käsekuchen (German Cheesecake) is a light, not-too-sweet but absolutely delicious dessert. It features a lovely shortbread crust and dense quark filling with hints of vanilla and lemon. This easy to make dessert is rustic yet stunning in its own way, perfect for serving to guests.
Ingredients
Crust:
▢190 grams (1 ½ cups) all-purpose flour
▢50 grams (¼ cup) granulated sugar
▢Pinch kosher salt
▢85 grams (6 tablespoons / 3 ounces) unsalted butter room temperature
▢1 large egg beaten
Filling:
▢55 grams (4 tablespoons / 2 ounces) unsalted butter room temperature
▢150 grams (¾ cup) granulated sugar
▢3 large eggs separated
▢45 grams (⅓ cup) cornstarch
▢2 teaspoons vanilla extract
▢1 teaspoon grated lemon zest from about ½ a large lemon (optional)
▢450 grams (2 cups) quark or farmer cheese
▢¾ cup heavy cream
