High-protein Lebkuchen cheesecake traybake

High-protein Lebkuchen cheesecake traybake with low-fat quark, eggs, honey and gingerbread spice on a spelt and hazelnut base. Christmas desserts with 21.4 g protein per serving.

At a glance

• Serves 8
• Prep time: 145 min
• Cooking time: 55 min
• Total time: 200 min
• Calories: 313 kcal per serving
• Protein: 21 g
• Fat: 11 g
• Carbs: 33 g

Ingredients

• 100g wholemeal spelt flour
• 50g ground hazelnuts
• 40g butter
• 130g honey
• 1kg low-fat quark
• 4 eggs
• 40g cornflour
• 1 unwaxed orange
• 2 tsp gingerbread spice
• 1 tbsp cocoa powder

Method

You’ll need: oven · chopping board · knife

1. Knead the wholemeal spelt flour, ground hazelnuts, soft butter and a quarter of the honey into crumbs and press them into a 20 by 30 cm tin lined with baking paper.
2. Pre-bake the base in a preheated oven at 180 °C (160 °C fan) for 10 minutes.
3. Whisk the low-fat quark, eggs, cornflour, remaining honey, gingerbread spice, cocoa and grated orange zest into a smooth cream.
4. Pour the quark cream over the base. Reduce the temperature to 170 °C and bake the cheesecake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the middle only wobbles slightly.
5. Leave it to rest in the oven with the door open for 15 minutes, then let it cool and chill for at least 2 hours.
6. Cut the cheesecake into 16 pieces and serve two pieces per serving.

Good to know

Cheesecake and Lebkuchen in one: creamy, spiced and with a crunchy hazelnut base. With a kilo of low-fat quark, one serving contains around 21.4 g protein.

Swaps

Low-fat quark → skyr (slightly firmer). Wholemeal spelt flour → ground almonds (gluten-free, with gluten-free starch). Honey → maple syrup. Orange → lemon.

Cooking tips

Only whisk the quark mixture until smooth and don't beat in any air, so the top doesn't crack. It cuts most cleanly the next day.

Storage

Keeps for 4 days in the fridge.

Allergens

Contains gluten (spelt), milk, egg and hazelnuts; suitable for children.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Lebkuchen cheesecake keep in the fridge?

Keeps for 4 days in the fridge.