Ingredients for Ksekuchen German Cheesecake
- All Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Lemon Rind
- 2 large eggs
- Granulated Sugar
- 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter
- Egg Yolks
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Quark
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- Egg Whites
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How to Make Ksekuchen German Cheesecake
- **Crust:**
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Grease and flour a 9 or 9 1/2-inch springform pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons vanilla sugar, and the zest of 1 lemon.
- Cut in ½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in 1 large egg until the dough comes together.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to a 12-inch circle.
- Carefully transfer the dough to the prepared springform pan, pressing it into the bottom and up the sides.
- Trim any excess dough.
- **Filling:**
- In a large bowl, beat 4 large egg yolks with 1 cup granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons vanilla sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Add ½ cup (1 stick) softened unsalted butter and beat until well combined.
- Stir in 1 cup heavy cream.
- Gently fold in 24 ounces (about 3 cups) quark cheese until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, beat 4 large egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form.
- Gradually fold the egg whites into the quark mixture, along with 2 tablespoons cornstarch, until just combined.
- Pour the filling into the prepared crust.
- Gently tap the pan on the counter to remove any air bubbles.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the cheesecake is set and golden brown around the edges.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly ajar for 15 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely at room temperature.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, before serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
11 g
Sugar
110g
Fat
93g
Carbs
15g
