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Nutritional Values

🔥360kcal
💪12gProtein
🌾49gCarbs
🥑12gFat
🌿4gFibre
⚖️200 gServing

* Per serving · 200 g. May vary.

Allergens

🥛 Dairy 🥚 Eggs 🌾 Gluten

Saxon Quarkkeulchen

How to order / say it
Say it Sächsische Quarkkeulchen — [ZEK-sish-er KVARK-koyl-shen]
Order I'd like the Saxon Quarkkeulchen, please.
Locally Ich hätte gerne die Sächsischen Quarkkeulchen, bitte.
Say locally

Potato and quark cheese pancakes, usually served with apple sauce.

Why try it?

Quarkkeulchen highlights Saxony's innovative use of dairy and potatoes, underlining the region's knack for modest yet delicious comfort foods. It's a beloved dish, especially for breakfast or dessert, reflecting the historical agricultural bounty of potatoes and quark in the region.

How it tastes

Expect a fluffy, slightly crisp pancake with creamy undertones from the quark, balanced by the earthy potato flavor and a hint of cinnamon spice. The apple sauce adds a sweet, tangy contrast, making for a satisfying, textured bite.

Origin & History — first documented: 1850

Quarkkeulchen was born out of necessity to use leftover potatoes and available dairy, originating in the 19th century as a farmers' dish in Saxony. Over time, these humble pancakes became a favorite local specialty, transitioning from a home-cooked meal to a celebrated delicacy enjoyed across Dresden.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥕 300 g potatoes
  • 🥛 200 g quark cheese
  • 🌾 100 g flour
  • 🥚 1 eggs
  • 🧂 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 🍯 50 g sugar
  • 🍯 100 g apple sauce

Method

  1. 1 Boil potatoes until tender, mash, and let cool.
  2. 2 Mix mashed potatoes with quark, flour, egg, sugar, and cinnamon.
  3. 3 Form small pancakes with the mixture.
  4. 4 Fry in a pan with butter until golden.
  5. 5 Serve warm with apple sauce.

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