Choose firm ripe pear
It should be sweet but still grate well. Very soft fruit changes the texture.
Keep pear raw with skin and fold in all its juice. Add almonds when portioning.
Why this recipe works
Ripe firm pears grate well. Milk softens the quark and lemon complements the fruit. This makes four small desserts without extra chilling.
Recipe
Smoothly stirred quark with finely grated pear, lemon and chopped almonds.
Wash thoroughly, core and weigh. Finely grate with skin and mix with lemon juice. Retain all fruit juice.
Stir quark, milk and sugar until smooth. Fold in all grated pear and juice.
Finely chop with a knife or suitable processor into small edible pieces.
Divide quark among four small dessert bowls and distribute all almonds evenly. Serve immediately as four desserts without extra chilling or toppings.
Kitchen know-how
It should be sweet but still grate well. Very soft fruit changes the texture.
Pear juice belongs to the amount and softens the quark. Do not drain.
Variations
Values are estimates per serving and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
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