Best Kasekuchen German Style Cheesecake Recipes

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AUTHENTIC AND EASY GERMAN CHEESECAKE (KäSEKUCHEN)



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This German Cheesecake (AKA Käsekuchen) could not get more authentic! Light, airy and fluffy due to a German cheese and separating the eggs before baking, this cake is different than American cheesecake but oh so delicious!

Provided by Hayley Parker, The Domestic Rebel

Categories     Cakes/Cupcakes     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup + 2 Tbsp (200g) salted butter (softened slightly)
1 cup (225 g) granulated sugar
6 eggs
1 cup (225 g) all-purpose flour
4 cups quark (a German cheese - if you cannot find quark, use whole-milk ricotta)
1 pkg vanilla sugar (.32 oz or 9g)
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1 pkg vanilla pudding powder (1.5 oz or 43g)
Fresh whipped cream and berries for garnish (optional but recommended)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease the bottom of a 9" round springform pan. Add in a parchment round, then liberally grease the parchment round and sides of pan.
  • For the crust: In a medium bowl, combine 2/3 cup butter, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 1 egg and the flour with a spoon until combined. Press into the bottom of the pan and lightly up the sides of the pan.
  • For the cheesecake filling: In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together remaining butter and the remaining granulated sugar with the paddle attachment until creamy, about 1 minute. Separate the eggs - one bowl of whites, and one bowl of egg yolks, and add in the egg yolks to the cheesecake batter one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add in the quark or ricotta. Beat in the vanilla sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice, followed by the vanilla pudding powder. Set aside briefly.
  • In another stand mixer bowl, beat the egg whites until stiffened, about 5-7 minutes. Fold the stiff egg whites into the cheesecake batter until fully incorporated. Pour the cheesecake batter into the prepared pan and smooth out the top.
  • Bake for approximately 1 hour, then turn off the oven and crack the door, leaving the cheesecake in the oven for 10 minutes. Gently remove the cheesecake and allow to come to room temperature before refrigerating for at least 2 hours to set and chill. Serve with whipped cream and berries, if desired.

GERMAN CHEESECAKE (KäSEKUCHEN)



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This German-style Cheesecake - known as Käsekuchen in German - is the perfect dessert. Made with quark and pudding powder, it has a light and fluffy texture. This quark cheesecake surprises with a hint of lemon and a delicious crust!

Provided by Recipes From Europe

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup granulated sugar
a pinch of salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 medium-sized egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup butter (cold)
1 cup granulated sugar
3 medium-sized eggs
2 cups Quark (see notes)
1 package instant pudding powder (vanilla (approximately 1/2 cup))
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup whipping cream

Steps:

  • Add the flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder into a medium-sized bowl and give everything a stir with a spoon.
  • Cut up the cold butter into small cubes and add them into the bowl. Also, add the vanilla extract and the egg into the bowl.
  • Mix everything with the spiral dough hooks of your electric mixer or your clean hands until the dough is well combined and forms a ball. Cover the bowl with cling film and place it in the fridge.
  • In a separate large bowl, mix the eggs with the sugar using the normal beaters of your electric mixer until you have a creamy mixture. Add the pudding powder and vanilla extract and mix again until everything is well combined. Then add the oil and the lemon zest and mix again.
  • In another bowl, whip the cream using clean (!) beaters of your electric mixer.
  • Fold the whipped cream and quark into the mixture in the large bowl little by little using a spatula or large spoon. Make sure everything is well combined and there are no lumps. Set the mixture aside.
  • Line the bottom of your 9 1/2 inch springform pan with parchment paper and grease the sides. Also preheat the oven to 330 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Take out the dough from the fridge and sprinkle your countertop with a little bit of flour. Roll out your dough using a rolling pin until it is just a bit larger than your springform pan. Place the rolled out dough into the pan and press it into place. You should have a crust of approx. 1 inch going up the sides of the pan.
  • Once your crust is fitted well, pour the filling into the pan and make sure it is evenly distributed using a spatula or spoon.
  • Bake the cake in the lower third of your oven for 60-70 minutes. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool fully before removing the ring of the springform pan. You can dust the cheesecake with powdered sugar before serving (optional).

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 296 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 71 mg, Sodium 124 mg, Sugar 18 g, UnsaturatedFat 10 g

PINEAPPLE KASEKUCHEN (GERMAN CHEESECAKE) RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Pineapple Kasekuchen (German Cheesecake) Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by Aemelia

Number Of Ingredients 18

SWEETENED CRUST (muerbeteig):
2/3 cup cold butter
2/3 cup sifted confectioners sugar
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 small egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon milk
FILLING:
1 can crushed pineapple in its own juice, very well drained
3 eggs, separated
1 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
3/4 cup well-softened butter
3/4 cup heavy cream
3 cups quark ( a soft, unaged fresh cheese, see story above for sources)
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sifted flour

Steps:

  • Combine dry ingredients and sift. Cut butter in until it looks like fine meal. Add beaten egg and milk to form a medium-soft dough. Turn out onto lightly-floured board and gather together into a ball. Flatten; wrap with plastic and chill. Roll out and fit into a greased, 9-inch springform pan. Refrigerate. Drain pineapple very well and chill. Beat egg yolks with sugar and vanilla until pale yellow and creamy. Add softened butter, whisking well; add heavy cream and whisk again. Add quark and stir until smooth. Whisk egg whites with pinch of salt until peaks form. In and over/under motion with a spatula, carefully fold egg whites in to the batter, alternating with the addition of the sifted flour a little at a time. Spread chilled pineapple into bottom of crust; pour filling over, tapping sides of pan to make sure filling is smooth and even. Dough should be even at top, trimmed to about 1/2 inch above the level of the cheese filling. Preheat oven to 300 degrees. F. Place cake on center rack and bake 1 1/2 hours until golden brown on top and set. Turn off oven, leaving cake inside for 15 more minutes. Remove from oven; place on rack to cool to room temperature. Remove from springform pan to a platter. Refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours, covered, before serving very cold.

KäSEKUCHEN (CHEESECAKE)



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I love cheese cake, so when I saw this I had to have it...You know how that is....This is a German Baked Cheese Cake and what is so nice is you can put what ever fruit you want on it...My fave is Blueberry and Sour Cherries or a Suzette Sauce would be nice to...I ran across this on my Fave Deutsch Site....

Provided by JoSele Swopes

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h55m

Number Of Ingredients 26

CRUST
1 c cornstarch
1 stick unsalted butter +3 tbsp
1 c powdered sugar
1 1/4 c all purpose flour + 3 tbsp
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 large egg
1 pinch salt
FILLING
1/2 c milk, whole
3/4 c all purpose flour
5 large eggs, separated into yolks and whites
3 1/2 c quark (german soft cheese)
FIND QUARK IN GOURMET CHEESE SECTION OF GROCERY STORE OR RECIPE BELOW
1 c heavy whipping cream
1 vanilla bean (seeds)
1 c sugar
1/2 tsp lemon zest, grated
GERMAN QUARK (SOFT CHEESE) MAKE RECIPE (X)-3 AND MEASURE AMOUNT NEEDED
4 c buttermilk cultured (organic)
1/4 c skim milk (organic)
kosher salt to taste
glass baking dish
kitchen towel, linen or cheesecloth
strainer or colander
lid or tinfoil

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 325°F (162°C). Quark Cheese recipe 2 days before..... Grease a Spring form pan (26cm size).
  • 2. Combine all the ingredients for the crust. Cover the bottom and 2/3rds up the side of the Spring form pan with the dough. Set aside in a cool place.
  • 3. Beat egg whites until peaks form. While beating sprinkle in 1/4 cup sugar. Beat cream until peaks form.
  • 4. Combine 3/4 cup sugar, milk, and flour. Mix until smooth. Add egg yolks, Quark, seeds of the Vanilla Bean, and lemon zest. Mix until combined. Gradually and gently fold in the whipped cream. Gradually and gently fold in the egg whites.
  • 5. Pour filling into the prepared pan. Bake cake for about 70 minutes.
  • 6. Remove from heat and allow cake to cool in the pan. Once cooled, refrigerate cake until chilled. Before serving, dust top of cake with powdered sugar (OPT).
  • 7. German Quark (soft Cheese) recipe X-3 measure amount needed Set oven to 150F. Pour buttermilk into the baking dish and cover with a lid or tinfoil. If the lid is plastic or rubber, make sure it's dishwasher safe - if so, it should be fine at 150 degrees in the oven. Place the dish in the oven and let it sit overnight, or about 8-12 hours.
  • 8. In the morning, remove the dish from the oven. Place the strainer in the sink or a large pot and line it with the linen. Spoon or pour the contents of the baking dish into the strainer. You'll notice that the curd (solid) has partially separated from the whey (liquid). Cover the cheese with the ends of the cloth and let it drain in the sink for 30-60 minutes. To speed up the process, fill a bowl or sealed container with water and place on top to weigh it down. 30 min...........
  • 9. Dump the contents into a bowl and refrigerate. Once chilled, add milk 2T at a time until it is smooth and easy to spread with a texture similar to creamy ricotta cheese. Add salt to taste. Makes 8oz or about 1 to 1-1/2 cups. X-3 measure amount needed......................................
  • 10. https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/dessert/cake/german-quark-soft-cheese.html

KASEKUCHEN - GERMAN STYLE CHEESECAKE



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"For an hour touch me not, for I will fall if handled hot." A delicious traditional cheesecake recipe from the Wisconsin Dutch chapter of the United States Regional Cookbook, Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago, 1947

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 2h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups Zwieback toast, crumbs crushed very finely
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup butter, melted (no substitutions)
4 eggs
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice (fresh is best)
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon rind, grated
1 cup cream or 1 cup evaporated milk
1 1/2 lbs ricotta cheese or 1 1/2 lbs cottage cheese
4 tablespoons flour
1/4 cup nutmeats, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Mix zwieback with 1/2 cup sugar, cinnamon and butter.
  • Set aside 3/4 cups of this mixture to sprinkle over the top; press remainder into a 9" springform pan, lining bottom and sides.
  • Beat eggs with remaining one cup of sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add salt, lemon juice, rind, cream or evaporated milk, cheese and flour; beat thoroughly and strain through a sieve.
  • Pour into prepared springform pan, sprinkle with remaining crumbs and chopped nuts.
  • Bake for about one hour or until center is set.
  • Turn off the heat, open oven door and let stand in oven for one hour or until cooled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.7, Fat 24.4, SaturatedFat 14.2, Cholesterol 141.9, Sodium 157.1, Carbohydrate 30.5, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 25.4, Protein 9.8

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