Explore Guides
Local food map
Dresden (Germany)
Hotels in area
Dessert
Vegetarian
Food Flavour DNA
Nutritional Values
450kcal
9gProtein
65gCarbs
18gFat
2gFibre
150 gServing
* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
🥛 Dairy
🥚 Eggs
Eierschecke
How to order / say it
Say it
Eierschecke — [EYE-er-sheh-kuh]
Order
I'd like some Eierschecke, please.
Locally
Ich hätte gern Eierschecke, bitte.
Say locally
A layered cake with quark, pudding, and a custard topping.
Why try it?
Eierschecke epitomizes Saxony’s baking tradition with its intricate layers that signify meticulous German pastry craftsmanship, making it a beloved treat, especially in Dresden and the surrounding region.
How it tastes
It offers a trio of sweet experiences: a moist and fluffy bite with a creamy quark layer, a slightly tangy pudding base, and a luscious custard top, creating a rich blend of textures and flavors.
Origin & History — first documented: 1920
Developed in the early 20th century, Eierschecke originated as a local specialty among the Saxon bakeries. Its name comes from its layered structure resembling the 'schecke' worn by medieval knights.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 200 g all-purpose flour
- 🥛 250 g quark
- 🍯 200 g vanilla pudding
- 🥚 3 large eggs
- 🍯 150 g sugar
- 🥛 100 g butter
Method
- 1 Prepare a shortcrust base and place in a cake pan.
- 2 Mix quark with sugar, vanilla pudding, and pour over base.
- 3 Whip eggs and sugar for the top custard layer.
- 4 Bake until set, cool, and serve with powdered sugar.
More from Dresden
© Wikimedia Commons
Dessert
Vegetarian
Dresden Stollen
Dresdner Stollen
DRESS-dner SHTO-len
A rich yeast cake filled with dried fruits, nuts, and spices.
© Wikimedia Commons
Main course
Vegetarian
Leipziger Allerlei
LIPE-tsigh-er AL-er-lie
A mixed vegetable dish served with butter and herbs.
© Wikimedia Commons
Main course
Meat
Saxon Sauerbraten
Sächsischer Sauerbraten
ZEH-ksissh-er ZOW-er-brah-ten
A tangy pot roast of marinated beef, served with red cabbage.
© Wikimedia Commons
Main course
Meat
Saxon Pork Roll
Sächsische Roulade
ZECK-si-shuh ROW-lah-deh
Slices of pork rolled with mustard, bacon, and pickles, cooked in a rich gravy.
© Wikimedia Commons
Dessert
Vegetarian
Leipzig Lerche
Leipziger Lerche
LIPE-zih-ger LAIR-kheh
A sweet pastry filled with nuts and marzipan.
🥩
Main course
Meat
Cold Pig's Knuckles
Sächsische Schlachtplatte
ZEK-sish-uh SHLAHKT-pla-tuh
A platter of cold cuts featuring boiled pig's knuckles, liver sausage, and other meats.
© Wikimedia Commons
Dessert
Vegetarian
Saxon Quark Cake
Sächsischer Quarkkuchen
ZEKH-si-sher KVARKH-koo-khen
A rich, tangy cheese cake made with quark.
© Wikimedia Commons
Dessert
Vegetarian
Quarkkäulchen
KWARK-koyl-chen
Golden, pan-fried potato and quark pancakes served sweet or savory.
🌿
Snack
Vegetarian
Saxon Sour Milk Cheese
Sächsischer Sauermilchkäse
ZEK-sish-er zower-milk-kaese
A traditional cheese made from sour milk, with a mild and tangy flavor.
🌿
Dessert
Vegetarian
Saxon Quarkkeulchen
Sächsische Quarkkeulchen
ZEK-sish-er KVARK-koyl-shen
Potato and quark cheese pancakes, usually served with apple sauce.