Gluten-free raspberry quark dessert in a glass

Gluten-free raspberry quark dessert in a glass: creamy low-fat quark, fresh raspberries, oats, lemon zest and a little honey for a fresh dessert.

At a glance

• Serves 2
• Prep time: 15 min
• No cooking needed
• Total time: 15 min
• Calories: 180 kcal per serving
• Protein: 18 g
• Fat: 4 g
• Carbs: 14 g

Ingredients

• 200g raspberries
• 2 tbsp fine organic gluten-free oats
• 250g low-fat quark
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tsp honey

Method

You’ll need: mixing bowl · sieve · grater

1. Put the low-fat quark into a bowl and whip it with a little sparkling mineral water until creamy and airy. Stir in the honey and lemon zest.
2. Gently wash the raspberries and drain well. Roughly mash most of them with a fork to make a chunky fruit purée.
3. Divide the oats between dessert glasses as the first layer. Spoon the raspberry purée on top.
4. Then divide the quark cream between the glasses, smooth or in loose dollops. Finish with the remaining whole raspberries.
5. If you like the oats a little softer, leave the dessert in the fridge for a while. For more bite, serve it straight after layering.
6. Serve well chilled, with a little extra lemon zest if you like.

Good to know

I like a dessert like this when I want something fresh that still tastes well rounded. It's quick to make and looks that little bit more special in a glass.

Swaps

2 tbsp fine organic oats → 2 tbsp millet flakes (gluten-free, mild) Low-fat quark → natural Greek yoghurt 5% (creamier and less processed) 1 tsp honey → 1–2 tsp date paste (natural sweetness with a few more micronutrients) 200g raspberries → 200g blueberries (milder, also contain fibre and are gluten-free)

Allergens

Contains milk and oats (gluten, unless labelled gluten-free). Honey isn't suitable for babies under 1 year old. In pregnancy, the ingredients are usually fine with normal kitchen hygiene.

Frequently asked questions

Which nutrients are in raspberries?

Raspberries provide vitamin C, manganese and fibre. They also contain polyphenols, which are natural plant compounds.

Does low-fat quark suit everyone?

Low-fat quark contains protein and comparatively little fat. If you're sensitive to lactose, though, it can cause discomfort, depending on how much you tolerate.

What's special about oats?

Oats contain beta-glucans, a special type of soluble fibre, plus magnesium, iron and some zinc. How well people get on with oats varies from person to person.

Is honey nutritionally different from sugar?

Honey mainly contains various types of sugar and only small amounts of other compounds. Nutritionally, these amounts are usually small, so it's worth taking a level-headed view.

Why does lemon zest add more than just flavour?

The zest contains essential oils and small amounts of plant compounds. It mainly brings flavour to the dessert; its nutritional contribution is small.