Prepare the Biscuit Base:
Crumble the Maria biscuits into small pieces in a food processor or with a rolling pin.
Pour the milk into a shallow bowl and dip the biscuit crumbs briefly so they become moist but not mushy.
Layer the Cake Base:
Line a springform pan (approx. 24 cm diameter) with baking paper.
Spread the biscuits evenly over the bottom of the pan and press down lightly to create a firm base.
Prepare the Cream:
Beat the cream until stiff.
In a separate bowl, mix the quark, icing sugar, vanilla sugar, and lemon juice well.
Carefully fold in the whipped cream until a creamy mixture is formed.
Assemble the Cake:
Spread the quark and cream mixture evenly over the biscuit base and smooth it out.
Place the cake in the fridge for at least 4 hours (ideally overnight) to set.
Decorate and Serve:
Dust with cocoa powder before serving or garnish with fresh berries or chocolate shavings as desired.
Tips for Serving and Storing
The cold Maria biscuit cake is easy to prepare and will keep fresh in the fridge for up to 3 days.
If you want the cake a little sweeter, you can add more icing sugar.
You can also serve it in small portion glasses—ideal for parties or picnics.
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Variations
Chocolate Biscuit Cake: Replace some of the Maria biscuits with chocolate biscuits or use cocoa powder in the cream.
Fruity Version: Add fresh berries (e.g., raspberries or strawberries) to the quark mixture or spread them as a layer between the biscuits.
Nutty: Add chopped nuts (e.g., hazelnuts or almonds) to the cream or sprinkle them on the cake.
Can I make the cake with other types of biscuits?
Yes, you can use other types of biscuits such as butter biscuits or whole wheat biscuits. The taste will vary slightly, but the consistency will remain similar.
Do I really need to leave the cake in the fridge?
Yes, the cake needs to chill to set. Without enough chilling time, it will stay too soft and fall apart.
Can I replace the cream with a plant-based alternative?
Yes, you can use plant-based cream (e.g., made from oats or soy) to make the cake vegan. Make sure that the plant-based cream can be whipped well until stiff.
Have fun trying it out and enjoy! 😋
