Breakfast
Quark with Berries and Honey
The Quirky Foodster Team
Ingredients
- 250 g (1 cup) Quark (or substitute quark with strained yogurt)
- 100 g (3/4 cup) mixed fresh berries
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp milk (to loosen texture, optional)
- 1 tbsp toasted oats or muesli, for topping
Method
- Whisk the Quark with the milk until smooth and slightly loosened.
- Stir in half the honey.
- Spoon into bowls and top with fresh berries, the remaining honey, and toasted oats.
Introduction: Quark, a soft fresh cheese similar to a thick yogurt, is a breakfast and snack staple across Germany, prized for being high in protein and endlessly versatile with fruit, muesli or honey.
Cultural Background: Quark, a soft fresh cheese similar to a thick yogurt, is a breakfast and snack staple across Germany, prized for being high in protein and endlessly versatile with fruit, muesli or honey.
Tips: Use full-fat Quark for a creamier result; low-fat versions can taste thin.
Variations: Swap berries for stewed apple and cinnamon in autumn, or add a spoon of muesli for a heartier version (Quark-Müsli).
Storage: Best eaten fresh; undressed Quark keeps 2-3 days refrigerated in a sealed container.
Reheating: Not applicable — served cold.
Nutrition: Approx. 210 kcal, 14g protein, 5g fat, 26g carbohydrate per serving.
FAQs:
Q: What can I use if I can't find Quark?
A: A thick strained (Greek-style) yogurt is the closest widely available substitute.
Q: Is this recipe vegetarian?
A: Yes, it is naturally vegetarian.
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