Soft, fluffy on the inside and perfectly golden on the outside, these Quarkbällchen Donut Bites are a classic German-style treat made incredibly simple. Rolled in sugar while still warm and dipped in melted chocolate or pistachio cream, they’re light, airy, and dangerously addictive.
Springe zu RezeptWhy You’ll Love This Recipe
Super Fluffy Texture – quark keeps them soft and moist inside.
lNo Yeast Needed – ready quickly thanks to baking powder.
Perfect Bite Size – small, round, and easy to snack on.
Customizable – dip them in chocolate, pistachio cream, or anything you love.
Serving Suggestion
Serve slightly warm for the best texture. They’re perfect with coffee, as a sweet brunch treat, for birthdays, or cozy afternoons. Add a dipping platter with different spreads for a fun sharing idea.
Pro Tips for Perfect Donut Bites
Keep Oil Temperature Stable – too hot = dark outside, raw inside; too low = greasy donuts.
Fry in Batches – this keeps the temperature consistent.
Roll in Sugar Immediately – the warmth helps the sugar stick perfectly.
Let Them Rest 5 Minutes – the inside finishes setting and becomes extra soft.
Use a Piping Bag – makes portioning faster and keeps the size even.
Dip the Scissors in Oil – prevents the dough from sticking while cutting.
Two Spoon Method Works Too – if you don’t have a piping bag.
Ingredients
For the Dough
• 3 eggs (in the video you only see 2, but 3 were used)
• 250 g quark
• 130 g sugar
• 1 packet baking powder (7 g)
• Vanilla extract
• 250 g flour
For Rolling
• 80 g sugar
For Serving (Optional)
• Warm pistachio cream
• Melted chocolate
• Or any topping of your choice
Instructions
Prepare the Batter
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until slightly frothy. Add quark, sugar, and vanilla extract and mix until smooth and creamy. Stir in flour and baking powder. Mix just until well combined.
Heat the Oil
Heat neutral oil in a deep pot to about 170–175°C (340–350°F). The oil is ready when a small piece of dough rises to the surface and bubbles gently.
Shape & Fry
Transfer the dough into a piping bag for easier portioning. Dip a pair of scissors into the hot oil (this prevents sticking), then pipe small portions of dough directly into the oil and cut them off with the scissors. Alternatively, you can use two teaspoons to scoop and drop the dough into the oil if you prefer.
Roll in Sugar
While still warm, roll the donut bites in sugar until fully coated.
Serve
Enjoy plain or dip into warm pistachio cream, melted chocolate, or any topping you prefer.
QUARKBÄLLCHEN DONUT BITES
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Methode
Pro Tips for Perfect Donut Bites
Keep Oil Temperature Stable – too hot = dark outside, raw inside; too low = greasy donuts.Fry in Batches – this keeps the temperature consistent.Roll in Sugar Immediately – the warmth helps the sugar stick perfectly.Let Them Rest 5 Minutes – the inside finishes setting and becomes extra soft.Use a Piping Bag – makes portioning faster and keeps the size even.Dip the Scissors in Oil – prevents the dough from sticking while cutting.Two Spoon Method Works Too – if you don’t have a piping bag.- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until slightly frothy. Add quark, sugar, and vanilla extract and mix until smooth and creamy. Stir in flour and baking powder. Mix just until well combined.
- Heat neutral oil in a deep pot to about 170–175°C (340–350°F). The oil is ready when a small piece of dough rises to the surface and bubbles gently.
- Transfer the dough into a piping bag for easier portioning. Dip a pair of scissors into the hot oil (this prevents sticking), then pipe small portions of dough directly into the oil and cut them off with the scissors. Alternatively, you can use two teaspoons to scoop and drop the dough into the oil if you prefer.
- While still warm, roll the donut bites in sugar until fully coated.
- Enjoy plain or dip into warm pistachio cream, melted chocolate, or any topping you prefer.