Quark (Sour Fresh Cheese)

A traditional fresh cheese made by slowly heating buttermilk until it separates into curds and whey. This homemade quark is creamy, tangy, and perfect for both sweet and savory dishes.

4 servings
8 hr 5 min

Ingredients

  • cups buttermilk

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat the oven to 150°F/65°C. Pour the buttermilk into a baking dish and cover tightly with aluminum foil or a lid.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 8 to 12 hours. When the buttermilk is ready to drain, the solids will have separated from the whey, either in soft clumps or in one lightly set uniform mass.

    480 min