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Quince Cheesecake Delight

Discover the magic of a Quince Cheesecake Delight, a perfect blend of sweet quinces and creamy cheesecake. Easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Cooling Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Calories: 300kcal
Cost: $15

Equipment

  • Springform pan (Ø 26 cm)
  • Mixing bowl
  • Rolling pin
  • Wire rack
  • Kitchen scale

Ingredients

  • 600 g quinces
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla flavor
  • 3-4 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 260 g flour
  • 80 g sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 130 g soft butter
  • 1 piece egg
  • 500 g quark
  • 200 g sour cream
  • 2 pieces eggs
  • 100 g sugar
  • 1 pack vanilla pudding powder
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 200 g whipped cream
  • 80 g sliced almonds

Instructions

  • Peel the quinces, quarter them, and remove the core; slice the quince quarters.
  • Melt butter in a pot, add quince slices, sauté briefly, and stir in vanilla, lemon juice, sugar, and water; bring to a boil, cover, and steam for 10 minutes.
  • Drain the liquid and set the quinces aside.
  • Mix all short pastry ingredients in a bowl and knead into a smooth dough; chill for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C for fan oven) and grease a springform pan (Ø 26 cm).
  • Roll out dough on a floured surface and place it in the springform pan, pressing down and raising a 5 cm edge; prick the base with a fork.
  • Mix quark, sour cream, and eggs in a bowl; add sugar, pudding powder, lemon zest, and cream, stirring until smooth.
  • Spread half of the quark mixture on the cake, layer quince pieces on top, cover with the remaining mixture, and smooth it out.
  • Scatter almonds on top; bake in the lower part of the oven for 60 minutes.
  • Let the cheesecake cool completely on a wire rack before removing it from the mold; dust with powdered sugar if desired and refrigerate until serving.

Notes

This Quince Cheesecake Delight can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Make sure to cover it tightly. When serving after freezing, thaw in the fridge overnight.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 4mg
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