Dumplings with Dates and Plum Sauce

Drain and squeeze quark in a linen cloth or bag. Separate eggs and combine yolks with 2 tablespoons of sugar, salt, butter and quark. Season with a bit of cinnamon, cloves and allspice. Mix in as much flour so that the mixture is moldable. Beat egg whites separately with a pinch of salt and remaining sugar until stiff. Knead half into the mixture and then mix in remaining egg whites.

Allow dough to rest for 1 hour.

Divide dough into 4-8 servings (depending on the size of dumplings). Shape each serving into a ball, make a small well in the center and fill with dates or walnuts (or both) and cover over filling.

Cook dumplings for 20-30 minutes in salted simmering water and leave until done. Carefully remove dumplings with a slotted spoon.