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.

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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!