{"id":18483,"date":"2026-02-12T19:57:41","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T17:57:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tastyfood.top\/?p=18483"},"modified":"2026-02-12T19:57:41","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T17:57:41","slug":"shortbread-cake-with-cottage-cheese-easy-preparation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tastyfood.top\/?p=18483","title":{"rendered":"Shortbread cake with cottage cheese \u2013 easy preparation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This is a rustic favorite often called Quark-M\u00fcrbekuchen<\/strong>. It\u2019s the perfect middle ground between a heavy cheesecake and a light sponge cake. By using cottage cheese (or Quark) in the filling, you get a “fluffy-yet-substantial” texture that isn’t as dense as a New York-style cheesecake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The “easy” secret here is using a one-bowl shortbread<\/strong> that doesn’t require a rolling pin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83e\udd67 Easy Shortbread & Cottage Cheese Cake<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. The “Press-In” Shortbread<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • 2 cups (250g)<\/strong> All-purpose flour<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \u00bd cup (100g)<\/strong> Sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \u00be cup (150g)<\/strong> Cold butter, cubed<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1<\/strong> Egg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 tsp<\/strong> Baking powder<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Instructions:<\/strong> Rub the ingredients together with your fingers until they look like breadcrumbs, then quickly knead into a ball. The Shortcut:<\/strong> Instead of rolling it out, just press two-thirds of the dough into the bottom of a greased springform pan with your knuckles. Save the rest for the top!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    2. The Fluffy Cottage Cheese Filling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • 2 cups (500g)<\/strong> Cottage cheese (Small curd is best; for a smoother texture, give it a 10-second pulse in the blender)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 3<\/strong> Eggs<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • \u00bd cup (100g)<\/strong> Sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 1 cup (250ml)<\/strong> Sour cream or Greek yogurt<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 1 packet<\/strong> Vanilla pudding powder (or 3 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tsp vanilla)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Zest of 1 lemon<\/strong> (This provides that “delicate taste”)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Instructions:<\/strong> Whisk the eggs and sugar until pale, then stir in the cottage cheese, sour cream, lemon zest, and pudding powder. Pour this over your shortbread base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      3. The “Crumb” Finish<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      Take the remaining one-third of your dough and crumble it over the top of the cheese mixture with your fingers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Bake:<\/strong> 180\u00b0C (350\u00b0F)<\/strong> for 45\u201350 minutes<\/strong> until the edges are golden and the center is set but slightly “wobbly.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      \ud83d\udca1 Why This Works<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      • No Rolling Pin:<\/strong> Pressing the dough directly into the pan saves time and prevents the dough from getting too warm\/tough.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • The Cottage Cheese Factor:<\/strong> The curds in the cheese create little pockets of moisture that stay “soft” even after the cake has cooled.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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        \ud83d\udc75 Grandma\u2019s “Speedy” Variation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        If you want to make this even faster, skip the dough-making entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        The Hack:<\/strong> Use crushed digestive biscuits<\/strong> mixed with melted butter for the base, and just bake the filling on top. It turns it into a “Cheesecake-Shortbread Hybrid” that is ready for the oven in 5 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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        \ud83c\udf53 Serving Suggestion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        This cake is quite “honest” and simple, so it loves a companion. Serve it with a warm berry compote<\/strong> (frozen berries simmered with a spoon of sugar) or just a simple dusting of powdered sugar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        \ud83c\udf70 Pro Tip for Texture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        If you find cottage cheese too “lumpy,” you can swap it for Ricotta<\/strong>. It has a similar fat content but a much finer grain, making the cake feel even more “delicate.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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