Topfenknödel

Topfenknödel are dumplings made from curd or quark dough that are pure comfort food. There are many variations to this popular dessert, especially during the cold season.

Remove the crust from <quantity>2</quantity> slices of white bread and dice into medium pieces

Grind the bread to a coarse powder in a food processor

Add <quantity>250<unit>g</unit></quantity> of drained quark cheese and salt to taste to a bowl

Add <quantity>40<unit>g</unit></quantity>of turbinado sugar and whisk to slightly loosen the cheese

Add <quantity>1</quantity> egg yolk and <quantity>1</quantity> egg. Whisk to combine

Add the pain the mie and <quantity>30<unit>g</unit></quantity> of breadcrumbs

Add <quantity>10<unit>g</unit></quantity> of polenta cornmeal

Add the zest of <quantity>½</quantity> lemon and whisk to combine

Cover the dough with plastic wrap and press against the surface, leaving no air gaps. Refrigerate for at least 2h to set

Place <quantity>1<unit>cup</unit></quantity> wild blueberries and <quantity>1</quantity> lemon peel in a small saucepan over high heat

Add <quantity>¼<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of turbinado sugar and mix until dissolved

Add <quantity>½<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of blueberry juice and cook, stirring until thick

Set aside and allow the blueberry jam to cool to room temperature

Warm a frying pan over medium-high heat

Toast <quantity>2<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> poppy seeds in the pan until fragrant

Add <quantity>2<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> rape seeds and toss to evenly toast them. Transfer to a tray to cool

Bring <quantity>600<unit>ml</unit></quantity> of water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat

Add <quantity>500<unit>g</unit></quantity> of white sugar and stir until dissolved

Bring the syrup to a simmer over medium heat

Shape the cooled cheese dough into golf-sized balls and simmer for 5m until firm and puffy

Remove the cheese balls from the syrup and dry the excess moisture. Place in a tray with the toasted seeds and roll around to coat

Add <quantity>2<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of the blueberry jam to a serving bowl

Plate the cheese balls on the jam

Top with lemon zest to taste

Drizzle with rapeseed oil to taste. The topfenknödel is ready

Enjoy this classic dish with a nice cup of tea!

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