Easy Donut Hole (Quarkbällchen)
Quarkbällchen are THE German Donut Holes and a Carnival Donut Recipe staple! They're made with quark, which makes them nice and airy and they come together so quickly, you'll make Quarkbällchen over and over again!
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 16 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 100 g sugar
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 250 g quark (See the notes for substitutions)
- 100 ml milk (can use any kind of milk)
- 375 g all purpose flour
- 16 g baking powder
- a pinch salt
- powdered sugar
- oil for frying
Instructions
- 1
Using a whisk or rubber spatula, combine all ingredients (except milk) in a large bowl to create a smooth, thick batter, similar to Spätzle in consistency. If needed, add some milk (this really depends on the consistency of the quark or quark substitute you're adding). See notes for substitutes for quark or learn to make quark in my membership. The batter should be thick and you should be able to barely stir it.
- 2
Clip a candy thermometer to a pot, fill at least 3 inches with frying oil, and heat to correct frying temperature (about 350℉ or 180℃).
- 3
Using two large spoons, scoop out the batter and drop it into the hot oil. Work in batches. You want enough room for the Quarkbällchen to be able to swim on the surface. Fry until golden brown, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- 4
Remove from oil using a steel skimmer and transfer to a plate covered with a paper towel or a cooling rack. Allow cooling before dusting with powdered sugar.
- 5
If filling, prep a pastry bag with a filling tip and your favorite jam or Nutella. Another option would be to make a delicious and easy berry dipping sauce. I like to combine fresh or frozen berries with a little water and sugar, and let them simmer for a few minutes until thickened. YUM!