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Weihenstephan Fruit Quark | now with winter varieties Ah, what can I say? I like Weihenstephan, and I like winter—well, from indoors, when I can stand by the window and admire it from the warmth. Snow isn't really my thing, and I certainly don't like being cold. To be honest, the only thing I like about winter is the change on my plate and on the supermarket shelves. Suddenly there are game dishes, sweet main courses galore, gingerbread, and desserts everywhere you look. It's a similar story on the dairy shelves. Lemon, strawberry, and apricot disappear, and winter varieties take their place. This year, a winter newcomer from Weihenstephan has joined the shelves for the first time: fruit quark in "Baked Apple" and "Plum Cinnamon" flavors. Except for "Type," I eat everything with "Type" in its name, so I was really looking forward to trying them.

Weihenstephan fruit quark – the two varieties

I'm always happy when I get to test products, but even more so when I know I'll love it before I even take the first spoonful. Seriously, folks! Plum, cinnamon, baked apple! It doesn't really need a detailed review, but I'll do you the favor. 😉 First, the special feature: Until now, the fruit quark varieties were only available in summer flavors. Now, for the first time in winter 2017, Weihenstephan is offering a winter version of their fruit quark. Each 500-gram tub contains juicy pieces of fruit and, with its wonderfully creamy quark and refined yogurt, creates the perfect culinary "winter mood." Let's be honest: Anything with even a hint of cinnamon is bound to be good.

The test

Having a choice can be a burden – and that's true even with "only" two varieties. "Which one should I open first? Oh, baked apple, then plum cinnamon!" I thought to myself, dipping my spoon into the smooth quark. As mentioned: beautifully creamy, soft, and with a hint of cinnamon. Add to that the fruit pieces and the baked apple flavor, reminiscent of winter evenings spent at the Christmas market or snuggled under a blanket with loved ones. The quark isn't too sweet, nor does it taste overly cinnamony – you might think that just from hearing it. But no. Beautifully balanced, clearly slightly sweet, but simply perfect for winter dessert lovers, with the ideal ratio of fruit acidity to sweetness.

The plum cinnamon variety is also fantastic. Anyone who knows and loves the taste of fresh plum cake won't be able to resist this quark. 😉 Again, there are no overly intense flavors, just a balanced interplay of tastes and fruity, tangy plum pieces that give the quark that certain something. Personally, I prefer the plum variety to the baked apple one. Perhaps because I would choose the cake over the baked apple "in real life." 🙂

Weihenstephan fruit quark ice cream – ideal for the last warm days

Don't just spoon it up! My fruit quark ice cream idea

Anyone can open a jar and eat it with a spoon (me too!). But there's more to it than that! That's why I made Weihenstephan fruit quark ice cream and bought special molds, like the ones we all probably had as kids. And what can I say? It's delicious! Just fill the molds with a small spoon and pop them in the freezer. The flavors are also wonderful when frozen and eaten by sucking. 🙂

Buy fruit quark

As mentioned, the varieties are available in 500-gram tubs. Like all Weihenstephan products, the quark is made with the utmost care, using only natural flavorings. Only the highest quality fruits are used, refined with Weihenstephan yogurt, resulting in a creamy and smooth texture. The quark has been available since October 2017 for €1.89 per tub.