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quark cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese provides a similar texture with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor while being dairy-free.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt maintains creaminess with lower fat content.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness with a distinct flavor.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Grease a springform pan with butter.

Mix quark cheese and sugar in a large bowl until smooth.

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Melt butter and stir into the mixture along with vanilla extract.

In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the cheese mixture, mixing until just combined.

Fold in lemon zest, raisins, and walnuts.

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.

Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes until set and lightly golden.

Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes.

Carefully remove the sides of the springform pan and let cool completely on a wire rack.

Serve chilled or at room temperature, optionally topped with sour cream.

Cooking Techniques

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