What is quark?

[belle2011]

Sorry I wasnt sure where else to post this, but I have noticed alot of people on here talking about using something called Quark thats syn free?

What is it? fresh/frozen/liquid?? Where do I get it from?

Sorry to sound dim but wanted to make the slimming world quiche and the simple cheesecake but need this ingredient to go in it!

Thanks x

 

[lsf666]

It's cream cheese but made with skimmed milk so syn free. You'll find it in the fridges near things like marscapone and feta cheese.

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[belle2011]

Super thanks so much! Do most super markets stock it? Does it come in a tub like cottage cheese does?

 

[lsf666]

Super thanks so much! Do most super markets stock it? Does it come in a tub like cottage cheese does?

Yes all of them do. Either their own brand or another. In Tesco or ASDA it's packages like a yoghurt. Plastic tub with a foil lid. I think in Sainsburys it has a plastic lid too. It is hard to find as it's not where you think it would be - with the Philly etc.

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[HelenLisaRobson]

I think it is very similar to fromage frais. It can be quite thick so often best thinned down with some milk.

 

[Elementhia]

I absolutely hate quark as a substitute for cheese - too yoghurty! But get a few tubs for cooking with and its game on. Ive made so much with quark now...syn free korma...1/2 syn rasberry rolade (FOR WHOLE THING!) etc etc always worth having in the fridge to make those syn free meals a bit creamier and taste a bit more fattening but still be free

 

[lollypop1985]

I absolutely hate quark as a substitute for cheese - too yoghurty! But get a few tubs for cooking with and its game on. Ive made so much with quark now...syn free korma...1/2 syn rasberry rolade (FOR WHOLE THING!) etc etc always worth having in the fridge to make those syn free meals a bit creamier and taste a bit more fattening but still be free

1/2 syn rasberry rolade recipe please

 

[dirtydancing]

here is a pic of what to look for this one is in asda's

 

[LilmissMunchies]

Have just been asking about this on another post of mine and just found this piece of information which is a brilliant help, Thanks so much ! x :bighug:

 

[squiggles85]

I was also wondering what it was, until I just bought it from Tescos tonight. 80 odd pence for a tub. Bargain! Just had it with sweetner and bananas with my Healthy extra b choc cerial bar crumbled over it. Yummm

 

[CherryPie3]

I was also wondering what it was, until I just bought it from Tescos tonight. 80 odd pence for a tub. Bargain! Just had it with sweetner and bananas with my Healthy extra b choc cerial bar crumbled over it. Yummm

It's only 70p at Asda

 

[MissNix]

It's lovely with a white choc options stirred through! Add a few raspberries and it's like having a very filling raspberry and white choc mousse.... mmmm x

 

[2smitts]

I add a tablespoon of pesto (3 syns I think?) to quark to make a pasta sauce, tastes really indulgent & very yummy!!