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    Home » Recipes » German Cake Recipes

    German Cheese Cake with Crumble and Fruit

    Published: Apr 9, 2020 · Modified: Mar 8, 2022 by Angela Schofield · 5 Comments

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    This recipe features a German cheese cake with fruit and streusel aka crumle topping. This cake can be made with all kinds of fruit, for example pears, apples, peaches, apricots, berries or cherries.

    German Cheese Cake Collage

    This cake can be easily frozen. Thaw in the fridge and serve with heavy whipping cream.

    This dessert is a German favorite that has been enjoyed for decades. This German cheese cake is not like the typical cheesecake you are used to. The three layers of this delicious cake consist of a creamy cheese cake layer on a cookie like bottom, topped with sweet fruit and a crispy crumble topping.
    The cake should be served chilled or at room temperature.

    The name "cheese cake" comes from the cheese curds called quark in the custard. Quark is in taste and texture very similar to Greek yogurt but less tangy and creamier than the yogurt.

    In case you don´t find quark in your local super market you can easily make it yourself or use Greek yogurt as an alternative.

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    How is Cheese Cake called in German?

    The German word for cheese cake is "Käsekuchen".

    How to pronounce "Käsekuchen"?

    Listen to this audio file to hear how to say "Käsekuchen" in German.

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    How to make German Cheese Cake with Fruit and Crumble Topping Video Tutorial

    Authentic German Cheese & Fruit Cake Recipe

    German Cheese Cake Recipe

    German Cheese Cake with Fruit & Crumble Topping

    Angela Schofield
    4.79 from 14 votes
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 35 mins
    Total Time 55 mins
    Course Cakes
    Cuisine German
    Servings 12 pieces
    Calories 530 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    Dough & Crumble

    • 2 sticks butter
    • 4 cups flour
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
    • 1 egg
    • 1 pinch of salt
    • 1 tbsp. baking powder

    Cheese Cream & Fruit

    • 3 cups quark altern. greek yogurt
    • 1 package vanilla pudding 3.4 oz.
    • ¾ cup sugar
    • 1 egg
    • 1 tbsp. lemon juice
    • 45 oz. fruit i.e. peaches apricots, cherries or pears, (canned or frozen)

    Instructions
     

    • Melt butter and set aside to cool down.
    • Add flour, sugar, vanilla extract, pinch of salt, baking powder and egg to a large bowl and blend together.
    • Slowly add the melted butter and mix until crumbles form. Set aside.
    • Drain the fruit and grease baking pan.
    • Place ¾ of the dough into the baking pan, spread evenly and press down.
    • Add quark, vanilla pudding, sugar, the egg, and lemon juice to a large bowl and blend well.
    • Pour filling onto the dough and spread evenly.
    • Place the fruit on top.
    • Then sprinkle the remaining dough as crumbles on top of the fruit.
    • Bake for 40-50 min. in a 350 F pre-heated oven.
    • Allow to cool completely and sprinkle with powdered sugar.

    Notes

    I used a 9x12 casserole pan but you can use a round baking pan too.

    Nutrition

    Yield: 1gramsCalories: 530kcalCarbohydrates: 82gProtein: 15gFat: 17gFiber: 3gSugar: 47g
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    Tip

    Try this recipe with all kinds of fresh, frozen or canned fruit. It will be delicious. If you use canned fruit make sure to drain it well.

    canned pears

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    Comments

    1. Carol L. says

      April 10, 2020 at 9:07 pm

      Hello. This looks delicious and I want to make it.
      I especially like that one is able to used canned fruit because that's all I have right now. Would you post the link to the homemade vanille pudding Rezept, please?
      Vielen Dank.
      Carol

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      • Angela Schofield says

        April 12, 2020 at 2:58 pm

        Thank you, Carol, I appreciate your feedback. You can find the vanilla pudding recipe here: https://alltastesgerman.com/german-recipes/dessert/vanilla-cream-pudding/ Guten Appetit 😉

        Reply
    2. V. Smith says

      April 27, 2020 at 6:48 pm

      I look forward to making this. Are you using the vanilla pudding powder only or a fully prepared vanilla pudding? Thank you!

      Reply
      • Angela Schofield says

        April 27, 2020 at 7:22 pm

        I am glad you will give it a try. I love this cake. I only use the pudding powder.

        Reply

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