Quarkbällchen – German Mini Donuts
Quarkbällchen are delightful German mini donuts, fluffy and sweet, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 30 mini donuts 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 grams quark
- 250 grams flour
- 100 grams sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon vanilla sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 500 ml vegetable oil (for frying)
- additional sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix quark, eggs, sugar, baking powder, vanilla sugar, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Add flour and stir until just combined.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot over medium heat.
- Using two spoons, drop small amounts of dough into the hot oil, frying a few at a time.
- Fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Roll the warm donuts in sugar before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying, or the donuts will absorb too much oil.
- Can be enjoyed warm or cold.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 mini donuts
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8 grams
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1 gram
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 19 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 4 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Find it online: https://kochgenusswelt.de/quarkballchen-german-mini-donuts/