Quark (dairy product) a somewhat crumbly texture (like ricotta). The basic quark this basic quark or skimmed quark ("Magerquark") must under German Law have less than 10% fat by dry mass. Quark with higher fat content is made by adding cream after cooling. It has a very smooth and creamy texture and is slightly sweet (unlike sour cream). A firmer version called "Schichtkäse" (layer cheese) is often used for baking. Schichtkäse is distinguished from quark by having an added layer of cream sandwiched between two layers of quark. Quark is also often sold flavored with herbs, spices, or fruit. In general, dry mass
Quark (dairy product) quark. The Russian-style quark was introduced to Israel during the Aliyah of the 1990s by immigrants from the former Soviet Union, and is now available under the name "tvorog". Various cuisines feature quark as an ingredient for appetizers, salads, main dishes, side dishes and desserts. In Germany, quark is sold in cubic plastic tubs and usually comes in three different varieties, "Magerquark" (skimmed quark, <10% fat by dry mass.), "regular" quark (20% fat in dry mass) and "Sahnequark" ("creamy quark", 40% fat in dry mass) with added cream. Similar gradations in fat content are also common in Eastern Europe. While