Quark

fresh · cow milk · Germany · $

A rich, creamy texture, with holds its shape when heated.

Attribute scores

meltability 3/10

sharpness 1/10

creaminess 8/10

firmness 1/10

pungency 1/10

Best cheese wine pairing

Pair Quark with a dry sparkling wine or Champagne (or a light Pinot Noir) — the bubbles and acidity cut through its high creaminess (8) instead of getting lost in it.

Substitutes for Quark

Cheese	Why it works
Ricotta	similar overall, but more meltability
Tvorog	similar overall, but less creaminess
Stracchino	similar overall, but more meltability
Cream Cheese	similar overall, but more meltability
Cottage Cheese	similar overall, but less creaminess
Minas cheese	similar overall, but less creaminess