🍩 Quarkbällchen (German Quark Doughnuts) ✨

Soft, fluffy, and lightly sweet—these traditional German doughnuts made with quark are perfect with coffee!

Ingredients

• 1 cup quark (250g / 8.8 oz)
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (60g / 2.1 oz)
• 1/4 cup sugar (50g / 1.8 oz)
• 1 egg
• 1/2 tsp baking powder (2g)
• A pinch of salt
• Oil for frying
• Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

1. Mix Batter: In a bowl, combine quark, flour, sugar, egg, baking powder, and salt until a thick batter forms.
2. Heat Oil: Warm oil in a deep skillet or pot to 350°F (175°C).
3. Fry Doughnuts: Drop spoonfuls of batter into hot oil. Fry 3–4 minutes until golden brown on all sides.
4. Drain: Remove with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels.
5. Finish: Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm.

Details

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: ~25 minutes
• Yield: ~12 doughnuts
• Kcal: ~120 kcal per doughnut

✨ Light, fluffy, and irresistible—Quarkbällchen are a cozy German treat that pair beautifully with coffee or tea!