Easy Quark Pancakes
Soft, fluffy quark pancakes with a lightly golden exterior and a creamy, slightly tangy interior. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, they’re quick to prepare and pair beautifully with sweet or fresh toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8–10 small pancakes (2–3 servings)
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: European
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup quark
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 2–3 tablespoons milk (if needed for thinning)
- Butter or oil for cooking
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together quark, eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- If batter is too thick, add milk a little at a time until spoonable.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
- Spoon small portions of batter onto the skillet and cook for 2–3 minutes until bubbles form.
- Flip and cook another 2 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Transfer to a plate and repeat with remaining batter.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep pancakes light and fluffy.
- Add lemon zest for a bright, fresh flavor.
- Blueberries or chocolate chips can be folded into the batter.
- Substitute Greek yogurt or blended cottage cheese if quark is unavailable.
- Serve with fresh fruit, honey, maple syrup, or powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
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