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Curd strudel – the special strudel

Andreas — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:26:38 +0000

The special feature of this curd strudel is the filling with lucuma powder. The powder is also known as lucuma fruit powder and is obtained from the lucuma fruit, which is native to the Andean regions of South America, especially Peru. This fruit is oval to roundish in shape and has a green skin and an orange-yellow, slightly spiny rind. The pulp has a mild, sweet flavor. This makes it a popular natural sweetener alternative in the kitchen, especially for those who want to avoid refined sugar. The powder is made by drying the pulp and then grinding it into a fine powder. The curd strudel is particularly tasty due to its filling and was baked in a vegan way.

Curd strudel

A sweet strudel made with a slightly different filling. Just try it and you will be delighted. The lucuma powder is not common, but it adds a certain kick to this strudel.

Curd strudel

A curd strudel of a special kind. The filling has been refined with quark and lucuma powder.

Course cake

Keyword Almond drink, Apple puree, Date flour, dry yeast, lucuma powder, Soy curd, Vegan, Whole spelt flour

Prep Time 1 30

Cook Time 30

Total Time 2

Servings 3 person

Ingredients

600 g whole spelt flour
1 sachet of dry yeast, 7 g
150 g date flour
100 g applesauce
300 ml almond drink

For the filling

300 g soy curd
20 g lucuma powder
30 g date flour

Instructions

Mix whole spelt flour and dry yeast in a bowl.
Add date flour and applesauce.
Add almond drink and mix to a homogeneous dough.
Cover the dough and let it rise for 1 hour.
Then roll out into a rectangle with some type 630 flour.
Mix the soy curd with the lucuma powder and date flour in a bowl.
Brush the rolled out dough with it.
Then carefully roll up the dough.
Place the strudel dough on a baking sheet with baking paper.
Bake in preheated oven at 160 degrees celsius top/bottom heat for about 30 minutes.
After cooling, the curd strudel can be cut.

Tip

When adding lucuma powder to recipes, especially in baked goods or desserts, I recommend using a careful amount.

You can find more cake recipes here.

Interesting to know

Lucuma has a sweet taste similar to caramel and can quickly add a pleasant sweetness.

Sweet chestnut bread with plums – delicious

Andreas — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 15:34:34 +0000

Chestnut bread is always a reminder of the fall season. A sweet chestnut bread with plums is an absolute hit among chestnut breads. Crispy on the outside, soft and moist on the inside. My chestnut stollen is just as delicious. Both are simply irresistible and always fit into this autumnal or Christmas season.

Sweet chestnut bread with plums

There are so many bread variations. Chestnut bread is always something special, as it combines sweetness with something savory. Whether enjoyed on its own as a snack between meals or with a savory dish, such as a delicious pumpkin soup.

Sweet chestnut bread with plums

Sweet chestnut bread with plums is an absolute hit. The moist, sweet, slightly Christmassy cinnamon note gives the bread that certain something.

Course bread, cake

Keyword chestnut flour, chestnuts, cinnamon, Date flour, fresh yeast, lupin flour, Maronen, oil-free, Plums, Soy curd, Soy drink, stollen spice, Vegan, Whole spelt flour

Prep Time 1 45

Cook Time 45

Total Time 2 30

Servings 3 person

Ingredients

250 g whole spelt flour
50 g chestnut flour
20 g fresh yeast
2 tbsp water
80 g date flour
60 g dried plums
50 g cooked chestnuts
2 tsp lupin flour
4 tsp sparkling water
2 tsp stollen spice
1 tsp cinnamon
200 ml soy drink
150 g soy yogurt
2 tbsp spelt flour type 630 for shaping

Instructions

Cut the dried plums and boiled chestnuts into very small pieces.
Place the soy drink, date flour and dried plums in a pan.
Heat gently while stirring.
Add the cinnamon and stollen spice.
Dissolve the fresh yeast in a cup with 1 – 2 tablespoons of lukewarm water.
Mix the lupin flour with the sparkling water in a cup.
Place the soy yogurt and all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
Cover and leave to rise for approx. 1 hour.
Then slide onto a well-floured surface.
Stretch and fold the dough 2 – 3 times with flour type 630. Finally, shape into rounds.
Place the dough on a baking tray lined with baking paper, cut twice and leave to rise for 15 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius top/bottom heat.
Brush the chestnut bread with soy drink. Pour a cup of hot water onto the baking tray and place both in the oven.
After 10 minutes, turn the temperature down to 180 degrees, brush the bread with soy drink and bake for another 35 minutes. Brush with soy drink every 10 minutes. When the bread is ready, brush again and leave to cool.

Notes

Tip

Sweet chestnut bread tastes delicious even without prunes. Instead of prunes, you can also use raisins or other dried fruit, for example. You can also shape the dough into smaller chestnut rolls, so you always have something to take to work.

Interesting to know

What is the difference between chestnuts and chestnuts? Chestnuts and chestnuts grow on chestnut trees. The difference lies in the origin, variety and use. Chestnuts are generally understood to be edible chestnuts. Chestnuts are a special cultivated form of chestnut, which generally taste sweeter.

Aniseed plait – the sweet taste

Andreas — Sat, 09 Mar 2024 18:42:51 +0000

The aniseed plait is reminiscent of Christmas. The two spices in the recipe are enough to create an unforgettable experience with this pastry. A delicious treat is quickly conjured up from a yeast dough. The plait can be braided with 2 or 3 strands. Just as you like it.

Aniseed plait

Sometimes you just need a slightly sweet, subtle taste. This yeast pastry delivers on all counts. It simply scores with the outstanding taste of aniseed and is a variation on the traditional yeast plait, in which aniseed is used as a spice.

Aniseed plait – the sweet taste

A simple yet incomparably delicious aniseed plait that can be eaten on its own or with a sweet spread.

Course yeast pastry

Keyword aniseed, Apple, Baking powder, cardamom, Date flour, Dinkelvollkornmehl, dry yeast, Soy curd, Soy drink

Prep Time 1 30

Cook Time 45

Total Time 2 15

Servings 4 person

Ingredients

500 g whole spelt flour
7 g dry yeast
150 g soy curd
250 g soy drink
1 pinch of cardamom
10 g aniseed
80 g date flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 apple, 120 g

Instructions

Mix the flour with the dry yeast, baking powder and date flour.
Wash, cut and core the apple. Mix in a blender with the soy drink.
Mix the dry ingredients with the soy quark and the liquid.
Cover and leave to rise for approx. 1 – 2 hours.
Place the dough on a floured surface and knead briefly.
Carefully work the aniseed spice into the dough. Then shape into an oblong shape and cut off 2 – 3 pieces. Shape these into a plait. Place the aniseed plait on a baking tray lined with baking paper and leave to rise again for approx. 20 – 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius top/bottom heat.
Brush the plait with soy drink and bake in the oven for approx. 45 minutes.

Tip

If you like, you can sprinkle poppy seeds on top of the aniseed plait. Or you can add a few raisins.

Interesting to know

Aniseed is a sweet spice that is particularly popular at Christmas time. It has a spicy taste and an intense aroma that gives a yeast plait a special touch.

Raspberry quark tartlets – delicious

Andreas — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 16:28:21 +0000

These raspberry quark tartlets are uniquely good. The small yeast dough pockets are filled with a delicious raspberry filling. A great snack for in between meals or simply to take to work.

Raspberry quark tartlets

These quark tartlets taste uniquely delicious. Baked vegan with soy quark and raspberry powder. The yeast dough makes this pastry light and fluffy. Just bite into them and enjoy.

Raspberry quark tartlets

Heavenly raspberry quark tartlets that you simply have to love. Fruity and sweet with the aroma of raspberries.

Course pastry

Keyword Apple, Date flour, dry yeast, oil-free, raspberry, raspberry powder, Soy curd, Soy drink, Vegan, Whole spelt flour

Prep Time 1 30

Cook Time 15

Total Time 1 45

Servings 3 person

Ingredients

300 g whole spelt flour
20 g starch flour
1 apple
5 g dry yeast
2 g baking powder
100 g date flour
200 ml water
juice of one lemon
100 ml soy drink
150 g soy curd
4 g raspberry powder
2 g locust bean gum
2 tbsp extra soy drink
1 tsp extra date flour

Instructions

Wash, peel and core the apple. Then cut into small pieces. Cook in a pan with the water until soft. Then puree.
Mix the flour, cornflour, date flour and dry yeast.
Add the baking powder and sprinkle with the lemon juice.
Then add the apple puree and soy drink.
Knead everything into a homogeneous dough. Then cover and leave to rise for approx. 1 hour.
Mix the soy quark with the raspberry powder and locust bean gum.
Slide the risen dough onto a floured surface.
Roll out lightly into a square using a rolling pin. Cut small squares from each.
Fill the small squares with the raspberry quark. About 2 teaspoons of it.
Fold the four outer ends in towards the center and press together lightly.
Place on a baking tray lined with baking paper and leave to rise for another 10 minutes.
Bring 2 tablespoons of soy drink with 1 teaspoon of date flour to the boil in a pan.
Spread the raspberry quark tartlets with the mixture.

Tip

You can also mix the soy quark with another fruit powder. Or you can add some fruit on top.

Interesting to know

Quark tartlets can be baked open or completely closed. With the open version, you can see what’s inside straight away. These are small pastries topped with fruity quark or fruit in the middle.

Curd balls – fluffy and soft

Andreas — Sun, 28 Jan 2024 15:48:11 +0000

Curd balls are one of my favorite pastries. They are vegan and baked oil-free in the oven. The texture of the soy quark or soy yoghurt is slightly sour, which helps to make the dough tender and soft. The citric acid also does its usual thing.

Curd balls

My balls are particularly soft thanks to the soy curd or soy yoghurt in the dough. The fresh yeast ensures that the dough rises wonderfully and can be baked oil-free in the oven.

Curd balls

Vegan curd balls baked oil-free in the oven with soy quark or soy yogurt.

Course dessert, small pastries

Keyword Date flour, fresh yeast, oil-free, Soy curd, Soy drink, soy jogurt, Vegan, Whole spelt flour

Prep Time 3

Cook Time 30

Total Time 3 30

Servings 3 person

Ingredients

300 g whole spelt flour
7 g fresh yeast
10 ml lukewarm water
100 g date flour
juice of one lemon
170 g soy quark or soy yogurt
120-150 ml soy drink

For the balls

80 ml soy drink
80 g date flour
2 g cinnamon

Instructions

Dissolve the yeast with the lukewarm water in a cup.
Weigh out the wholemeal spelt flour and date flour and mix together.
Add the yeast mixture.
Lemon juice and soy curd too. If using soy yogurt, only use the firmer consistency if possible, without adding water. Otherwise, drain slightly.
Mix everything with lukewarm soy drink. The consistency of the batter should not be too runny.
Cover and leave to rise for approx. 2 – 3 hours.
Stir together the date flour and cinnamon.
Then cut small balls from the yeast dough with wet hands.
First dip each ball in the soy drink, then roll in the mixture of date flour and cinnamon, round again briefly and place on a baking tray lined with baking paper.
Bake in a preheated oven at 160 degrees Celsius for 20 – 30 minutes depending on size.

Tip

Do not knead the risen yeast dough, but cut off small portions for the balls with wet hands. This keeps the softness intact. It is best to form all the balls first and place them on the baking paper. Then dip them piece by piece in soy drink and roll in the date flour and cinnamon mixture.

Interesting to know

Curd balls are particularly soft and tender, as the use of quark in the dough gives them a special texture. This is particularly important for the vegan version. As no oil is used and the balls are only baked in the oven, the shape does not remain round but flattens out.

Vegan apple fritters – deliciously juicy

Andreas — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 17:26:48 +0000

Vegan apple fritters are baked in the oven. Without any oil, refined with soy quark, this makes a tasty snack. A vanilla sauce is the ideal accompaniment. Or enjoyed with additional apple sauce as an ideal combination.

Vegan apple fritters

Who doesn’t know these little cakes from the pan, refined with cinnamon and sweetness? Mine are vegan and baked oil-free in the oven. The apples are cut into small pieces and used with the skin on. The soy quark makes these apple pancakes nice and soft. The cinnamon mixture gives them an incomparably great taste.

Vegan apple fritters

Vegan apple fritters baked oil-free in the oven. Refined with soy quark and a mixture of cinnamon and sweetener.

Course breakfast, dessert

Keyword cinnamon, Date flour, Soy curd, Soy drink, Spelt flour type 1050, Whole spelt flour

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 30

Total Time 50

Servings 2

Ingredients

200 g spelt flour type 1050
1 tsp baking powder
250 ml soy drink
100 g soy curd
juice of half a lemon
2 small apples
1 – 2 tsp date flour
0,5 tps cinnamon

Instructions

Wash and cut the apples. Remove the core. Then cut into small slices.
Mix the flour and baking powder.
Mix with the remaining ingredients to make a thick batter.
Fold in the small apple slices.
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius top/bottom heat.
Place small mounds of dough on a baking tray lined with baking paper using a tablespoon.
Bake in the oven for 30 minutes.
Mix the date flour and cinnamon. When the apple cakes are ready, sprinkle them with this mixture.

Tip

The dough sticks a little to the baking paper. Once they are baked, it is best to carefully remove them from the baking paper with a knife.

Interesting to know

Apples are available all year round. Of course, it is best to bake with apples in the fall when they are ripe.

Quark bread with yeast – special taste

Andreas — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 16:12:56 +0000

The quark bread with yeast is just like a normal yeast bread, but with the subtle difference that it is heavenly soft! I personally bake a different bread every week. There are so many different options, just take a look at my ingenious breads. You can also find my quark bread with sourdough here.

Quark bread with yeast

I usually eat the quark bread in the classic way with one of my super tasty spreads. A quark bread is always something special. Here, the sour note of the yeast joins the sour note of the soy quark. A simply perfect combination.

Quark bread with yeast

The quark bread with yeast is a super fluffy bread. It comes with fresh vegetables and various spreads to enjoy.

Course bread

Keyword dry yeast, Soy curd, Whole spelt flour

Prep Time 3 10

Cook Time 50

Total Time 4

Servings 3 person

Ingredients

500 g whole spelt flour
7 g salt
9 g dry yeast
300 g soy curd
100 ml lukewarm water

Instructions

Mix the flour with the salt and dry yeast.
Add the soy quark. Fill up with lukewarm water. Knead everything thoroughly.
Cover and leave to rise for approx. 1 hour. Then knead again.
Cover and leave to rise for a further 1 – 2 hours.
Place the dough on a floured surface and shape. Stretch the dough 1 – 2 times beforehand and roll it up again to make the structure firmer.
Preheat the oven to 220 degrees Celsius top/bottom heat.
Use an ovenproof dish with a lid. Place baking paper on top. Make a few incisions in the pastry. Cover and place in the oven. After 15 minutes, turn the temperature down to 200 degrees. After a further 15 minutes, reduce the temperature to 190 degrees. Bake the bread for a total of 50 minutes.

Notes

Tip

It is best to take the soy quark for the quark bread with yeast out of the fridge 1 hour in advance. If you don’t have soy quark, you can also use drained soy yogurt.

Interesting to know

Soy yogurt is best left to drain overnight in a fine-mesh sieve. This will give it a firmer consistency. The quark bread is also a great success.

Curd cake with pear curd – delicious

Andreas — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 18:44:45 +0000

A curd cake with pear curd is a delicious and refreshing treat that combines the creaminess of ricotta with the natural sweetness and tenderness of pears. With a hint of freshness and a touch of sweetness, this cake is a perfect choice for anyone looking for a delicate yet satisfying treat. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or just craving something delicious, the curd cake with pear curd is a great choice.

Curd cake with pear curd

What could be more delicious than a juicy cake. The topping is quite tasty due to pears and soy cottage cheese. The cake should not be missing on any coffee table. Of course, you can also refine as a topping with other fruit. Or bake once my chocolate torte. This is from the finest.

Curd cake with pear curd

Curd cake with pear curd is a special treat for those who want to combine the taste of pears and curd. Juicy and fluffy consistency.

Course cake

Keyword Baking powder, Date flour, Pears, Soy curd, Soy drink, starch flour, Vegan, Whole spelt flour

Prep Time 40

Cook Time 40

Total Time 1 20

Servings 4 person

Ingredients

For the dough

1 pear
200 ml soy drink
juice of half a lemon
300 g whole spelt flour
1 sachet of baking powder
100 g date flour
20 g starch flour
1 tsp locust bean gum
150 g soy curd

For the topping

1 pear
juice of half a lemon
2 medjool dates
200 ml soy drink
20 g starch flour
20 ml soy drink extra
150 g soy curd

Instructions

Preparation for the dough

1 Wash, cut and core the pear. Then put coarse pieces in a blender jug. Add juice of half a lemon and soy drink. Mix everything well.
Mix remaining ingredients for the dough in a bowl. Add the liquid and stir well.

Preparation for the topping

Wash, peel, core and chop the pear.
Remove the seeds from the dates and cut them into small pieces.
Put in a blender with soy drink and lemon juice and blend well. Then pass through a sieve.
Heat the liquid in a saucepan.
In a cup, mix 20 ml of starch with 20 ml of cold soy drink until smooth.
When the liquid is hot, cook with the starch to a pudding. Then let the pudding cool slightly.
Stir in the soy curd.
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees celsius top/bottom heat.
Cover a round baking pan with baking paper. Pour the dough into it.
Pre-bake in the oven at 180 degrees celsius top/bottom heat for 20 minutes.
Then remove and spread the curd mixture on top. Bake the cake in the oven for another 20 minutes.
After baking, allow to cool slightly before removing the cake from the pan. Carefully remove from the baking paper.

Tip

Cut the cake into pieces and freeze. It can be wonderfully baked up again piece by piece. To do this, place the individual pieces frozen in the oven at 200 degrees for 10 minutes.

Interesting to know

Locust bean gum can be used in some recipes as an egg substitute for vegan or allergy-free preparations. It can help improve texture and binding in baked goods.

Apple curd casserole – my variant

Andreas — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 16:28:37 +0000

The apple curd casserole is a delicious and easy to prepare breakfast or even enjoyed as a dessert, which combines the fruity freshness of apples with the creaminess of soy curd and is a delight both hot and cold. Whenever you’re hungry, this quick-to-make meal is perfect for an energy boost.

Apple curd casserole

A quickly made breakfast, which offers a great change from the normal porridge. It tastes really delicious and can be taken in a stainless steel box also super. Just pack a fork and you can enjoy this delicious meal everywhere.

Apple curd casserole

Apple curd casserole with oatmeal and soy curd is a rich and quickly made breakfast.

Course breakfast, dessert

Keyword Apple, cacao, Date flour, Oatmeal, Soy curd

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings 1 person

Ingredients

300 g soy curd or soy yogurt
5 g cocoa powder
15 g date flour
2 apples chopped small
80 g oatmeal

Instructions

Wash apples, remove core and cut into small pieces.
Place soy curd in a bowl. Mix with cocoa powder, date flour and oat flakes.
Mix with the apples.
Put everything together in a baking dish.
Bake in preheated oven at 180 degrees celsius top/bottom heat for 30 minutes.

Tip

If no soy curd is available, then take soy yogurt. However, let this drain in a fine-mesh sieve for at least a few hours. However, it is best to leave it overnight. Keep in mind that you will need much more yogurt as the liquid drains. You will get about half of the curd out. This also makes the apple curd casserole brilliant with a great consistency.

Interesting to know

Simple ingredients can be this healthy. Freshly ground flax seeds on top give the apple curd casserole a certain extra touch.

Making soy curd – simply prepared

Andreas — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 14:48:48 +0000

Making soy curd is not that difficult. Either you take a purchased soy yogurt or you prepare yourself a soy yogurt and let this run through a fine-mesh sieve overnight. Then you have the best result. If it should go faster, then at least a few hours in the refrigerator from sieve. In this way, you always have a soy curd at hand.

Making soy curd

Making soy curd is just great. With it, you can make an incredible amount or just eat it as it is. No matter what you ultimately want to use it for, it tastes outstanding. Whether as a dip with fresh herbs or to refine cakes and desserts, it is always perfect.

Making soy curd

Making soy curd is uncomplicated and quick. With ready-made soy yogurt, you can always create a soy curd.

Course dessert

Keyword Soy curd, Soy drink, Soy yogurt, Vegan

Prep Time 12 4

Total Time 12 4

Servings 1 person

Ingredients

1 l soy yogurt

Instructions

Drain the soy yogurt overnight, but at least 12 hours in a fine mesh strainer.
Alternatively, you can also use a straining cloth.

Tip

Enjoy the curd with fruity fruit. Sweet and delicious. Ideal as a dessert.

Interesting to know

Soy curd is the alternative flavor to soy yogurt. Creamy and intense texture.