Savory Curd Pancake
A substantial air fryer curd pancake filled with creamy quark, ham, pickles, basil, and chives. Serve it warm or cold for breakfast, brunch, or as an appetizer.
Equipment
- Air Fryer Baking Pan
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Mixing bowl
- Silicone spatula
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 10 large eggs
- 500 milliliters skim milk
- 500 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ cup fresh basil finely chopped
- 500 grams creamy quark
- 1 sachet baking powder approximately 14 grams
- 200 grams cooked ham diced
- ½ cup dill pickles finely diced
- ½ cup fresh chives finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon neutral oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (392°F).
- Lightly grease an air fryer baking pan that fits inside the basket.
- Whisk the eggs in a large mixing bowl until evenly combined.
- Gradually whisk in the skim milk.
- Add the flour in several additions while whisking continuously to create a smooth batter.
- Stir in the salt, black pepper, and chopped basil.
- Fold the creamy quark into the batter until evenly incorporated.
- Fold in the baking powder, diced ham, pickles, and chopped chives.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking pan to avoid overfilling it.
- Place the pan in the air fryer and cook at 180°C (356°F) for 35–40 minutes until firm and golden.
- Check that the center reaches at least 74°C (165°F) and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the pan carefully and let the pancake cool for 10 minutes before unmolding.
- Repeat with the remaining batter.
- Cut the savory curd pancake into portions and serve warm or cold.
Notes & Wine Advice
Serving Suggestions
Serve the savory curd pancake warm with a crisp green salad or allow it to cool and cut it into small squares for an appetizer platter. It also works well as part of a relaxed breakfast or brunch alongside recipes from our breakfast collection.Recipe Notes
The quantity makes two air fryer batches. Do not fill the baking pan more than two-thirds full because the batter expands during cooking. Creamy quark provides the smoothest texture, but well-drained creamy cottage cheese can be used when quark is unavailable. Find more efficient cooking ideas in our air fryer recipes.Variations
Replace the ham with cooked bacon, smoked chicken, or sautéed mushrooms. For a vegetarian version, omit the ham and add diced bell pepper or spinach. Different herbs and seasonings from our Spices & Seasoning recipes can be used to adjust the flavor.Wine Advice
A fresh Sauvignon Blanc complements the pickles and herbs, while a dry Riesling balances the creamy quark and salty ham.Nutrition values
Calories: 870 kcal | Carbohydrates: 101 g | Protein: 58 g | Fat: 24 g | Saturated Fat: 8 g | Sodium: 1390 mg | Sugar: 12 g