With Quark
QUARK CRUMB BARS - Makes 1 9x13 pan
PREPARATION:
Combine in a mixing bowl:
- 16 ounces quark
- 1 egg
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 t. vanilla
- 1/2 cup dried blueberries, cherries or raisin
Mix well and set aside.
In a second bowl combine: (mixture will be crumbly)
- 1 cup butter or margarine
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 t. vanilla
- 1 egg
- 1/4 t. salt
- 3 1/2 cups white flour
Blend with a pastry blender. Measure out 2 1/2 cups of crumbs. Pat into a greased 9x13 glass baking dish. Push up about 1/2 inch of dough around the edges of the pan.
Bake at 350 degrees for 10 - 12 minutes
Pour quark mixture over baked crust. Spread evenly. Incorporate 1/4 t. baking powder into remaining crumbs. Spoon evenly over quark. Pat down very slightly. Bake 30 -35 minutes at 350 degrees. Cool before cutting.
