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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