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20-Minute Quark Cheesecake Skillet

A German-style käsekuchen baked in one skillet: buttery graham crust topped with creamy quark filling, lightly sweetened and baked until set. Rich, tangy, and ready in under 20 minutes.

Total time
18 min
Servings
4
Calories
380
Protein
18g
20-Minute Quark Cheesecake Skillet
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F. Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until the mixture looks like wet sand.

  2. Step 2

    Press crumb mixture into a 10-inch cast iron skillet or round baking dish, covering the bottom evenly.

  3. Step 3

    In a bowl, whisk quark, eggs, sugar, and lemon zest until smooth and no lumps remain, about 2 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Pour quark mixture over the crust, spreading evenly to the edges.

  5. Step 5

    Bake for 12–14 minutes until the top is pale golden and the center jiggles slightly when shaken.

  6. Step 6

    Cool for 2 minutes, then slice and serve warm or at room temperature.

Tools you’ll need

  • 10-inch cast iron skillet or round baking dish
  • large mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • measuring cups and spoons

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