Quarkstollen-Konfekt
A delightful German Christmas treat, these Quarkstollen-Konfekt are small, flavorful bites made with quark and dried fruits. Perfect for festive occasions or as a sweet snack.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 20 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 500 g Quark, well-drained
- 200 g Flour, all-purpose or spelt
- 150 g Sugar
- 3 tsp Baking Powder
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 200 g Dried Fruits (e.g., apricots or cranberries)
- Cinnamon (to taste)
- Vegetable Gelling Agent (e.g., agar-agar)
Instructions
Instructions
- Prepare the quark by draining it well and placing it in a large bowl.
- Loosen the quark with a fork.
- In a separate bowl, thoroughly mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, and cinnamon.
- Add the vanilla extract to the quark and stir until the mixture is homogenous.
- Slowly pour the dry ingredients into the bowl with the quark.
- Gently fold everything together, being careful not to overmix.
- Add the dried fruits to the dough and carefully fold them in.
- Grease a loaf pan or line it with baking paper.
- Fill the dough into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the surface.
- Bake the Konfekt at 180 degrees Celsius (convection) for about 40-45 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted comes out clean.
- Let the Konfekt cool slightly before cutting it into uniform pieces.
Notes
Notes
- Store Quarkstollen-Konfekt in airtight containers.
- Gently reheat in the oven if desired.
- Serve dusted with powdered sugar.
- Use fresh quark for the best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Quarkstollen, Konfekt, Christmas, German, fruitcake, baking, dessert