Description
This Strawberry Jelly Cheesecake features creamy quark cheese and fresh strawberries, making it an irresistible treat. Perfect for gatherings or a quick dessert, it’s easy to prepare and simply delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg twaróg (polish quark cheese), well-drained
- 200 g crushed graham crackers
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- 600 g strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1 strawberry jelly packet
- 2 tablespoons gelatin
- 1/2 cup milk
- 150 g heavy cream (30% or 36%)
- 1 packet vanilla sugar
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberry jelly according to package instructions, using 50 ml less water, and set aside to cool.
- Rinse and hull the strawberries, then cut them in half.
- Line the bottom of a 26 cm springform pan with parchment paper. Mix crushed crackers with melted butter and press firmly into the bottom of the pan.
- Warm the milk and dissolve the gelatin in it, stirring constantly.
- In a large bowl, mix twaróg, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla sugar until well combined.
- Gradually add the warm gelatin mixture to the cheese mixture, stirring to achieve a smooth consistency.
- Gently fold in 2/3 of the halved strawberries and pour this mixture over the biscuit base, smoothing the top. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Arrange the remaining strawberries on top, then pour the cooled jelly over them. Chill until completely set, around 3 hours.
Notes
Ensure the quark cheese is well-drained for the best texture.
For added flavor, consider using fresh vanilla instead of vanilla sugar.
Serve chilled for the best taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg