German Quark Crumb Bars

Delight your taste buds with German Quark Crumb Bars, a traditional European dessert that marries a buttery, crumbly crust with a rich, creamy quark filling. These melt-in-your-mouth bars feature layers of tender, golden-baked crumbs and tangy quark, enhanced with hints of vanilla and a refreshing touch of lemon zest. Perfect for any occasion, this easy-to-make treat requires just 25 minutes of prep time and is ideal for feeding a crowd. Serve these comforting, sweet bars as a dessert or snack, and finish with a dusting of powdered sugar for an elegant touch. Whether you're a fan of classic German bakes or discovering quark-based desserts for the first time, these crumb bars are sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 300 grams All-purpose flour
• 150 grams Granulated sugar
• 200 grams Unsalted butter
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 500 grams Quark
• 30 grams Cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) baking dish with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and 100 grams of granulated sugar. Cut the cold unsalted butter into small cubes and add to the dry ingredients.

Step 3

Using your hands or a pastry cutter, mix the butter into the flour and sugar until it resembles a crumbly, sandy texture.

Step 4

Set aside one-third of the crumb mixture for the topping. Press the remaining two-thirds of the mixture firmly into the prepared baking dish to create an even base.

Step 5

In another bowl, whisk together the quark, remaining granulated sugar (50 grams), eggs, vanilla extract, cornstarch, and lemon zest until smooth and well combined.

Step 6

Pour the quark mixture over the base in the baking dish, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.

Step 7

Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture evenly over the top of the quark layer to create the crumb topping.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the crumb topping is golden brown and the filling is set.

Step 9

Allow the bars to cool completely in the baking dish before cutting them into 12 squares or rectangles.

Step 10

Optional: Dust the tops with powdered sugar before serving for an extra touch of sweetness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1301.2 grams (1301.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3793

Total Fat 185.90g	238%
Saturated Fat 104.10g	521%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 815mg	272%
Sodium 399mg	17%
Total Carbohydrate 442.70g	161%
Dietary Fiber 8.80g	31%
Total Sugars 186.10g
Protein 105.10g	210%

Vitamin D 82IU	410%
Calcium 146mg	11%
Iron 16mg	88%
Potassium 519mg	11%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.3%

Protein: 10.9%

Carbs: 45.8%