30/01/2026
SuperValu to SuperQuark – my Irish hack for perfect cheesecake! 🧀😂
Hey everyone! 🥛
If you live in Ireland and have ever searched in vain for firm, dry quark (German-style curd cheese) to make a proper German cheesecake, you know the struggle. Here you often only find "soft cheese" or cottage cheese – nothing that sets as nicely as back home.
So I took matters into my own hands – with plain natural yogurt!
Here’s how easy it is:
I took 2 kg of SuperValu Natural Whole Milk Yogurt (organic, no added sugar), put it in a clean tea towel, let it drain overnight – and voilà: 800g of whey gone and 1200g of firm, creamy quark left! Perfect for cakes, dips, or just with fruit.
Why this is great:
✅ No additives, just natural
✅ Much cheaper than speciality quark from import shops
✅ You can still use the whey for smoothies or soups
✅ And most importantly: Cheesecake just like Grandma used to make!
If you get creative too because you miss something from home – let me know! Sometimes the simplest solutions are the best. 😉