Name: Low Carb German Cheesecake Casserole with Red Currants
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 2 eggs; 250 g quark; 1/4 cup protein powder (if unsweetened, use the optional erythritol or other sweetener to sweeten); 1 tsp vanilla; 1/2 cup red currants; 1/4 cup erythritol (or to taste)

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This Low Carb German Cheesecake Casserole with Red Currants is healthy, low in calories and packed with protein! The perfect guilt-free healthy treat or sweet breakfast Jump to Recipe

low carb German cheesecake casserole topped with red currants

This German Cheesecake Casserole with Quark is a healthy low carb alternative to cheesecake

This easy German cheesecake casserole is healthy, low carb, high in protein, and super quick and easy to make. All you need are a few simple ingredients.

Quark is a great low fat and high protein snack and can be enjoyed as is but you can also bake quark and make wonderful desserts out of it ( hello German cheesecake).

But today we are keeping things healthy and make a simple low carb cheesecake casserole! This quark casserole tastes just like cheesecake! If you are in the mood for an easy dessert that can be rated as “healthy” and is super high in protein, you won’t go wrong with this German cheesecake casserole.

This is a nice fluffy summer dessert, which makes fresh berries the star of the show. Of course, you could make this German cheesecake casserole any time of the year, if you like a nice breakfast or dessert.

Ingredients

quark (or use skyr or strained Greek yogurt)
eggs
vanilla protein powder ( if yours is already sweetened you might not need more sweetener, if using plain add more vanilla to taste)
vanilla
optional: more sweetener of choice to taste
red currants or another berry of choice

What is Quark and can I substitute it?

Quark is a German dairy product that tastes mild and creamy and is often compared to products like yogurt and cottage cheese. It is mild and neither sweet nor sour in taste, a bit like cottage cheese, but with the texture of a thick, Greek yogurt You can buy it at many grocery stores or make your own.

As a substitute for quark, you can use skyr or strained Greek yogurt.

Make it in the microwave

You can also make this in the microwave. A big mug takes about 3 minutes.

German Cheesecake Casserole with red currants in a white casserole dish

Tips:

If you are pressed for time, skip separating the eggs and just mix everything together.
The recipe makes 1 big portion or 2 smaller. It can easily be doubled.
The cheesecake casserole is done when it has risen like a souffle and still has a bit of a wobble in the middle.
You can use skyr or strained Greek yogurt instead of quark if you can’t find it.
If you don’t have red currants available, make this with blueberries instead! Fresh or frozen – both works.

low carb German cheesecake casserole topped with blueberries in a white casserole dish.

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