💡 Quick Highlights
- •The Dessert: A gorgeous layered parfait served in glasses, featuring crunchy almond streusel, apple compote, and a velvety cinnamon quark cream.
- •Prep Time: Quick and easy to whip up—plus, it’s perfect for making ahead and chilling overnight!
- •Method: The Thermomix® does all the heavy lifting—from mixing the streusel crumble and cooking the apple compote to whipping the cream.
Heavenly Apple Streusel Quark Parfaits: Quick, easy, and completely irresistible!
Are you craving a dessert that tastes like an absolute dream but takes almost zero effort to make?
You are going to fall head over heels for these individual Apple Quark Streusel Cups!
Crunchy almond streusel, silky-smooth quark cream, and spiced apple compote come together for pure dessert bliss.
Best of all? You don’t need any fancy ingredients or tons of time to pull it off.
In this simple recipe with easy step-by-step instructions, I’ll show you how quick and effortless it is to whip up this amazing Thermomix® dessert from scratch in no time!
Here’s why you’re going to love this dessert:
- It’s super quick and easy—perfect for busy weeknights.
- It’s a total crowd-pleaser that kids and adults will both love.
- Great for special occasions or just a sweet little treat whenever the craving hits.
- It’s super versatile and easy to customize to your taste.
- Looks gorgeous on any dessert table or afternoon coffee spread.
- A fantastic way to use up fresh, seasonal apples.
- Perfect for making ahead of time.
- A delicious, light alternative to heavy cakes and pies.
My Top Prep Tips
Prep the streusel ahead: Bake your streusel topping first so it has plenty of time to cool completely before you start layering your dessert cups.
Keep your mixing bowl cold: For the cinnamon cream, make sure both your heavy cream and the mixing bowl are ice-cold so the cream whips up perfectly stiff. Pop the bowl in the freezer for a few minutes or give it a quick rinse with ice water before starting!
Cool the apple compote: Let the apple compote cool down completely before spooning it over the cream layer so the dessert doesn’t get runny.
Fold gently: Gently fold the whipped cream into the quark mixture so the filling stays light and airy.
Layer it your way: Feel free to adjust the layers to your taste—add extra crumble or use a little less depending on what you love!
Garnish and serve: Right before serving, top each glass with fresh apple diced small, a pinch of cinnamon, or a fresh mint leaf.
Prep your glasses: Make sure your dessert glasses or mason jars are completely clean and dry before assembling.
Chill in the fridge: Pop the finished glasses into the fridge until you’re ready to serve so everything stays perfectly chilled and refreshing.
Mix it up: Feel free to make this recipe your own by swapping in different fruits, nuts, or cozy warm spices.
Enjoy! Dig in and enjoy this delicious treat with your favorite people!
Can I make this dessert ahead of time?
Absolutely! This dessert is fantastic to make ahead and holds up wonderfully overnight.
Simply store the assembled glasses covered in the fridge until ready to serve.
I don’t recommend freezing it, though—the texture won’t hold up well after thawing.
Fun Recipe Variations
Switch up the fruit: Swap out the apples for pears, plums, fresh berries, or whatever seasonal fruit you have on hand.
Add some crunch: Mix chopped nuts like pecans, walnuts, or hazelnuts right into your streusel topping for extra flavor.
Spices: Spice up the cream filling with warm spices like cardamom, ground ginger, or even gingerbread spice!
Chocolate: Whisk a little cocoa powder into the cream, or shave fresh chocolate over the top right before serving.
Caramel: Stir a swirl of caramel sauce into the apple compote, or drizzle it over the top of the assembled dessert cups.
Boozy Twist: Stir a splash of rum, Calvados, or your favorite dessert liqueur into the apple compote for an adult spin.
What Ingredients Do You Need for Apple Crumble Quark Dessert Cups?
For the Streusel Topping:
- 100 g cold butter, cubed
- 150 g all-purpose flour
- 70 g almond flour (or fine ground almonds)
- 80 g brown sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 packet vanilla sugar (or 1 tsp vanilla extract)
For the Apple Compote:
- 5 apples, peeled and cored (about 1.1 lbs / 500 g)
- 30 g brown sugar
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp cornstarch or ½ packet vanilla pudding mix (+ 2 tbsp water)
For the Cinnamon Cream:
- 200 ml heavy whipping cream
- 250 g low-fat quark (or Greek yogurt)
- 50 g granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract or 1 packet vanilla sugar
Note: You will find the exact quantities and step-by-step instructions below in the recipe card, which you can also print or save as a PDF file.
How to Make Apple Quark Streusel Parfaits
First, Make the Streusel Topping:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Next, add all of the streusel ingredients to the mixing bowl and mix for 10 sec / Speed 5.
Spread the crumble mixture onto your prepared baking sheet and bake for 15–20 minutes, or until golden brown and beautifully crisp.
Let the streusel cool completely, then crumble them into smaller bites if you like.
Pro-Tip: If you’re making these ahead of time, store the cooled streusel in an airtight container to keep them nice and crunchy!
For the Apple Compote:
Peel, core, and dice the apples. Transfer them to the mixing bowl.
Whisk the vanilla pudding mix (or cornstarch) into the water, then add it to the bowl along with the remaining ingredients for the apple compote. Cook for 7 min / 100°C (212°F) / Reverse / Speed 1 until soft, then transfer to a separate bowl and let cool.
For the Cinnamon Cream:
Pro Tip: Make sure your heavy cream and mixing bowl are super cold. If you can, pop the mixing bowl into the freezer for a few minutes first. Otherwise, just rinse it with ice-cold water!
Add the heavy cream, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract to the mixing bowl. Whip for 20 sec / Speed 10 until stiff, or until you hear the blades spinning freely.
Add the quark to a separate bowl, add the whipped cream, and gently fold them together using a rubber spatula.
Assembling the Dessert:
Start by adding a layer of streusel crumbs to the bottom of your dessert glasses.
Next, spoon in a layer of the cinnamon cream, followed by a layer of the apple compote.
Finish with another crunchy layer of streusel right on top. Chill the glasses in the fridge until you’re ready to serve.
Enjoy!
Note: You will find the exact quantities and step-by-step instructions below in the recipe card, which you can also print or save as a PDF file.
By the way, the prep times listed are just averages. Everyone cooks at their own pace, and sometimes things take a bit longer or shorter than expected.
I hope you love making this!
If you enjoyed this easy recipe for Apple Streusel Quark Dessert in a Glass, you might also love my delicious Spaghetti Ice Cream Dessert! 🙂
Happy cooking,
Christoph
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Apple Quark Dessert Glasses with Crispy Streusel
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Zutaten
For the Streusel:
- 100 g Cold butter cubed
- 150 g All-purpose flour
- 70 g Ground almonds
- 80 g Brown sugar
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 Vanilla sugar 1 packet
For the Apple Compote:
- 5 Apples peeled and cored, approx. 500 g
- 30 g Brown sugar
- 3 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch or ½ packet vanilla pudding mix + 2 tbsp water
For the Cinnamon Cream:
- 200 ml Heavy whipping cream
- 250 g Low-fat quark or plain Greek yogurt
- 50 g Granulated sugar
- 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract or 1 packet vanilla sugar
Zubereitung
First, make the streusel:
- Preheat your oven to 180 °C (conventional) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 100 g Cold butter, 150 g All-purpose flour, 70 g Ground almonds, 80 g Brown sugar, 1 pinch Salt, 1 Vanilla sugarAdd all of the streusel ingredients to the mixing bowl and blend for 10 sec / Speed 5.
- Spread the streusel mixture onto your prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and perfectly crispy.
- Let cool completely, then crumble into smaller pieces if desired.
For the Apple Compote:
- 5 Apples, 30 g Brown sugar, 1 tbsp Cornstarch or ½ packet vanilla pudding mix, 3 tbsp Lemon juicePeel, core, and dice the apples, then toss them into the mixing bowl. Mix the vanilla pudding powder (or cornstarch) with the water in a small bowl, then add it to the mixing bowl along with the remaining compote ingredients. Cook for 7 min / 100 °C / Reverse / Speed 1 until tender. Transfer to a bowl and let cool.
For the Cinnamon Cream:
- 200 ml Heavy whipping cream, 50 g Granulated sugar, 1 tsp Ground cinnamon, 1 tsp Vanilla extract or 1 packet vanilla sugar, 250 g Low-fat quarkAdd the heavy cream, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract to the mixing bowl and whip until stiff peaks form—about 20 sec / Speed 10 (or until you hear the blades spinning freely). Transfer the quark to a separate medium bowl, add the whipped cream, and gently fold everything together with a rubber spatula.
Layer the Desserts:
- Start by adding a generous layer of crisp streusel to the bottom of your dessert glasses. Pipe or spoon in a layer of cinnamon cream, followed by a layer of cooked apple compote. Finish with another layer of crunchy streusel on top. Chill in the fridge until you’re ready to serve!
Notes
Apple Quark Dessert Glasses with Crispy Streusel
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Zutaten
For the Streusel:
- 100 g Cold butter cubed
- 150 g All-purpose flour
- 70 g Ground almonds
- 80 g Brown sugar
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 Vanilla sugar 1 packet
For the Apple Compote:
- 5 Apples peeled and cored, approx. 500 g
- 30 g Brown sugar
- 3 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch or ½ packet vanilla pudding mix + 2 tbsp water
For the Cinnamon Cream:
- 200 ml Heavy whipping cream
- 250 g Low-fat quark or plain Greek yogurt
- 50 g Granulated sugar
- 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract or 1 packet vanilla sugar
Zubereitung
First, make the streusel:
- Preheat your oven to 180 °C (conventional) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 100 g Cold butter, 150 g All-purpose flour, 70 g Ground almonds, 80 g Brown sugar, 1 pinch Salt, 1 Vanilla sugarAdd all of the streusel ingredients to the mixing bowl and blend for 10 sec / Speed 5.
- Spread the streusel mixture onto your prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and perfectly crispy.
- Let cool completely, then crumble into smaller pieces if desired.
For the Apple Compote:
- 5 Apples, 30 g Brown sugar, 1 tbsp Cornstarch or ½ packet vanilla pudding mix, 3 tbsp Lemon juicePeel, core, and dice the apples, then toss them into the mixing bowl. Mix the vanilla pudding powder (or cornstarch) with the water in a small bowl, then add it to the mixing bowl along with the remaining compote ingredients. Cook for 7 min / 100 °C / Reverse / Speed 1 until tender. Transfer to a bowl and let cool.
For the Cinnamon Cream:
- 200 ml Heavy whipping cream, 50 g Granulated sugar, 1 tsp Ground cinnamon, 1 tsp Vanilla extract or 1 packet vanilla sugar, 250 g Low-fat quarkAdd the heavy cream, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract to the mixing bowl and whip until stiff peaks form—about 20 sec / Speed 10 (or until you hear the blades spinning freely). Transfer the quark to a separate medium bowl, add the whipped cream, and gently fold everything together with a rubber spatula.
Layer the Desserts:
- Start by adding a generous layer of crisp streusel to the bottom of your dessert glasses. Pipe or spoon in a layer of cinnamon cream, followed by a layer of cooked apple compote. Finish with another layer of crunchy streusel on top. Chill in the fridge until you're ready to serve!
