Low carb quark casserole with cherries

Today's a low carb quark casserole with cherries! A super juicy casserole without carbohydrates but with lots of protein.

Sometimes it just has to be sweet. With this protein casserole without sugar you do not need to have a guilty conscience. :)

If I'm addicted to anything right now, it's this moist low carb quark casserole with fresh cherries.

You only need a few ingredients for this easy casserole recipe.

Why you will love this low carb casserole

And the best thing about it? The quark casserole is mega fast and really easy to prepare. It is also full of healthy proteins. You can use any fruit of your choice.

That makes this quick low carb quark casserole recipe so changeable. It always tastes different depending on the type of fruit.

My favorites:

• Cherries
• Strawberries
• Raspberries (insider tip)
• Blackberries
• Plums

Depending on the type of fruit, you may have to sweeten a little more. But you will find that out quickly after baking at the latest.

Once you have prepared the casserole without carbohydrates, you will not be able to keep your hands off it. Promise :)

This recipe is totally easy and also perfect for cooking beginners.

And, of course, for those who are working out and can't do without sweets.

Because this low carb casserole provides you with a whole lot of protein. It is a protein casserole without protein powder.

If you like this, you will surely like our Low carb marble cake with Coconut flour* love!

Do you already know these 35 fruits without carbohydrates?

What ingredients make the curd casserole low carb suitable

Before we get right into it, let's take a look at the ingredient list. After all, you should know what you're eating.

We all know sweet casseroles from mom or grandma. However, most of them are true calorie and sugar bombs. With extra household sugar and soaked in butter. It's delicious in between meals, but anything but healthy.

But this time I have come up with something very special for you.

The protein for this low carb quark casserole comes from eggs, cream cheese and lots of quark. The recipe contains a total of 84 grams of protein and only a few carbs. The carbs it contains come mostly from the cherries.

So if you want even fewer carbs in the curd casserole, substitute the cherries or reduce the amount.

A fresh vanilla bean provides a delicious vanilla note. By the way, you can leave out the almonds. But I find them very tasty because they bring a certain bite to the recipe.

And we are already through with the ingredients for the casserole with cottage cheese. Because that's all you need.

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Cherries in curd casserole

Yes, cherries are not low carb. But I honestly do not see that so strictly. Because the recipe contains in total few carbohydrates. So the bottom line is that protein and fat predominate.

But you can replace the cherries with one low carb fruit of your choice replace. After all, there are 35 fruits that are assigned to the category of low carb.

Low fat curd cheese in casserole

The main ingredient of the low carb casserole is cottage cheese. And not the conventional one, but low-fat quark.

In the lean version quark contains hardly any calories, very little fat but a lot of protein and calcium. It satisfies for a long time and helps to lose weight and build muscle. If you are on a diet, the high protein content ensures that you lose body fat instead of muscle.

With 100 grams, low-fat quark has just 71 calories. However, it contains an impressive 13 grams of protein. In comparison: a classic quark contains 145 calories.

So, it's quite clear that when it comes to a low carb curd casserole, we opt for the fat-free version.

Cream cheese in quark casserole

We get an additional load of protein from cream cheese. Here, too, there is a fatter and a lower-fat version. Here, however, I recommend you take the regular version. Because low-fat cream cheese contains sugar!

Even the higher fat version has more fat and protein in it than carbs, so it's all good.

Eggs in low carb curd casserole

The eggs add another load of protein to the recipe. You really can't get much more than that. In addition, they ensure that the casserole gets a nice yellow color.

In addition, chicken eggs are very healthy. Eggs are rich in vitamins A, B2, B12, D and folic acid. They also contain phosphorus, iron, selenium, zinc and healthy fats. In most low carb recipes there are a lot of eggs. Here we come to three pieces.

Erythritol for sweetness

If you want to make a sweet casserole, you need something to provide sweetness. The cherries alone are not enough. I like to resort to Erythritol* back. This is a sugar substitute that is completely calorie-free. Our body can Erythritol* It simply ends up back in the bowl - so it is calorie-free for our digestion.

Therefore, the substitute is used in very many low carb dishes.

Almonds and vanilla

Finally, we have vanilla and almonds. The vanilla brings a pleasant flavor to the dessert. I like to take a real vanilla bean for this and scrape it out. The aroma is incomparable and much better than an aroma drop.

The almonds provide bite and are sprinkled in casserole dish. Thus, the quark casserole gets a visual enhancement. And of course, almonds are also very healthy. Nuts must not be missing in any low carb kitchen!

If you like to bake yourself and pay attention to few carbs, then you will find many more recipes in the Happy Carb Cookbook . To be precise, there are 150 low carb recipes that are really delicious. I also got the inspiration for this casserole from the book. The book is by blogger Bettina Meiselbach, who herself is an enthusiastic low-carber and has thus lost 60 kg.

But even if you do not want to lose weight or do not eat low carb permanently, the book is worth a clear recommendation. You will find a lot of variety and what I like so much: recipes that can be prepared quickly.

This quark casserole is

• Low carb and keto suitable,
• gluten free,
• packed with valuable protein and nutrients,
• prepared in the twinkling of an eye
• and easily doable even for cooking beginners.

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With what recipe succeeds the low carb curd casserole

Are you ready? Then let's get right into it. If you've never made a low carb casserole before, here's a detailed tutorial. If you've made sweet casseroles without carbs before and are just looking for inspiration, then you'll find a short version at the end of the post.

Here comes the longer version with quite precise step-by-step instructions. The recipe makes one casserole dish and is enough for 6 servings as a dessert. As a main course it is enough for 2 people.

Ingredients

• 100 g cherries
• 400 g low fat curd
• 150 g cream cheese
• 3 eggs
• 50 g Erythritol*
• 1 vanilla pod
• 50 g sliced almonds

Also: knife, board, bowl, whisk, casserole dish.

1. prepare the cherries

Wash the cherries and remove the pits. To do this, simply cut them lengthwise with a knife and remove the pit. You can also squish them between your fingers, but that will be quite a mess, with cherry juice ending up everywhere.

So I take my time and do it with a knife and board.

Set the cherries aside when they are pitted.

2. mix the ingredients

Open the curd, pour off the water. Put it in a bowl.

Mix it with a spoon or whisk until smooth.

Now add the cream cheese. Stir it in again before adding the eggs.

Finally comes Erythritol* in addition.

Mix the ingredients all thoroughly until they form a continuous mass.

3. the vanilla bean

Cut the vanilla bean open lengthwise. Scrape out the vanilla pulp. It works best with a butter knife. Do not throw away the pod, you can still use it for pudding, cocoa or similar.

Stir the vanilla pulp into the curd.

Taste a little of the mass. Is it sweet enough for you? If not: Add a little more Erythritol* to this. But remember: the cherries also add sweetness to the recipe.

4. stir in the almonds

You can now stir in the almonds, or sprinkle those into the baking dish.

If you choose the latter, you'll need to brush the mold with a little neutral oil, like canola oil, so nothing sticks.

Sprinkle the cherries on top of the casserole. I leave a few behind to add fresh on top later. During baking, the cherries lose their color and become very colorless.

5. bake the low carb curd casserole

Turn on the stove to 180° top-bottom heat. Your sweet casserole will take about 30 minutes. If your oven bakes as unevenly as mine, it's worth checking on the quark casserole halfway through. I have to turn the pan half a turn after 15 minutes.

It could be that the casserole gets a little dark after a while. It is best to cover it with aluminum foil or baking paper. This will protect your low carb quark casserole from the extreme heat.

Before you take the protein casserole out of the oven, it's best to do the chopstick test. Take a skewer and poke it into the center of the casserole. If the dough sticks to the skewer, your low carb quark casserole needs a few minutes longer.

By the way, fit for this DIY Applesauce, Pear puree or - if you haven't had enough of cherries yet - cherry compote.

If you want even more protein in this fitness recipe, grab a serving of yogurt to go with it. Tastes all wonderful and really tasty. :)

Serve the casserole best very fresh. However, it also tastes quite delicious cold.

I now sprinkle the remaining cherries on top and a few more almonds. Not sweet enough? Try it with powdered sugar - that also looks visually beautiful.

And here, as promised, the short version of the recipe, for those who bake regularly. Good luck!

Our conclusion

With a few ingredients that you certainly have at home, you can prepare a very quick low carb quark casserole with cherries. Just put all the ingredients in a bowl, mix and you're done. Perfect for those who are not fans of complicated dishes and for those who need it fast.

Have fun making it and good luck!

To browse further:

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