Vanilla Quark Twists

Vanilla Quark Twists

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These Vanilla Quark Twists are inspired by traditional German quark pastries, but we’re giving them a modern spin by baking them in the air fryer! The pastry is soft on the inside, lightly crisp on the outside, and filled with a creamy, tangy vanilla quark filling that melts in your mouth. They’re simple, satisfying, and don’t require a full oven!

Ingredients:

For the Dough (Shortcut Version):

1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed

(Optional from scratch version available if desired!)

For the Filling:

¾ cup quark (or Greek yogurt if quark is unavailable)

2 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)

1 tbsp vanilla pudding powder (or 1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tsp vanilla extract)

1 tsp vanilla extract (if not using pudding powder)

1 egg yolk (for richness)

Zest of ½ lemon (optional, adds brightness)

For Assembly:

1 egg (for egg wash)

Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions:

Prep the Filling:

In a bowl, mix quark, sugar, vanilla pudding powder, vanilla extract, egg yolk, and lemon zest until smooth. Set aside.

Prepare the Dough:

Roll out puff pastry into a rectangle (~10×12 inches).

Spread the vanilla quark filling evenly over one half of the dough (lengthwise).

Fold the other half over the filling and press gently.

Twist & Shape:

Cut into 1-inch wide strips.

Twist each strip a few times and lightly press the ends so they hold.

Optional: brush with beaten egg for a golden finish.

Air Fry:

Preheat air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for 3–5 minutes.

Lightly grease or line the basket with parchment paper with holes.

See also  Air Fryer Crinkle Cut Fries

Place 3–4 twists in the basket (don’t overcrowd).

Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes, or until golden and crisp.

Cool & Dust:

Let them cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Tips & Tricks:

No quark? Use thick Greek yogurt or mix ricotta + sour cream.

Make ahead: Assemble and freeze twists unbaked. Air fry from frozen (add 3–4 mins).

Sweet tooth? Add a drizzle of vanilla glaze or honey after baking.

Savory twist? Swap filling for herbed cream cheese or spinach feta!