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Quarkbällchen

Delicious fluffy German quark balls, rolled in cinnamon sugar, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: German
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp instant yeast
  • 1/4 cup white granulated sugar
  • 1 packet vanilla sugar (or 1 tsp vanilla extract)
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 cup quark cheese Ensure it's fresh
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • Oil for frying (shortening, lard or canola)
Coating Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, instant yeast, granulated sugar, vanilla sugar, and salt. Whisk them together.
  2. Add in the quark cheese, egg, and melted butter to the dry ingredients and mix until a cohesive dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
  3. Knead the dough for 5 to 8 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Dust extra flour if too sticky but avoid adding too much.
  4. Allow the dough to rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
  5. Once risen, punch down the dough and divide it into small pieces, rolling each into balls about 1 to 2 inches wide.
Cooking
  1. In a deep pot, heat your frying oil to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Fry the quark balls in batches for about 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown, turning occasionally.
  3. Remove them from the oil and let them drain on paper towels.
  4. While still warm, roll them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.

Notes

Quarkbällchen are best served warm. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days or freeze for up to a month.