Snow White pasta with raspberries, poppy seeds and quarks

Instructions:
1. Prepare the Poppy Seed Base:
• Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a springform pan or line it with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with the sugar until light and fluffy.
• Add the eggs, one at a time, and mix until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
• In a separate bowl, combine the ground poppy seeds, flour, and baking powder. Gradually add this dry mixture to the butter and egg mixture, stirring gently until everything is well incorporated.
• Pour the batter into the prepared springform pan and spread it out evenly.
• Bake the poppy seed base in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Once baked, remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.
2. Prepare the Quark Layer:
• While the poppy seed base is cooling, prepare the creamy quark layer.
• In a small saucepan, heat about 100 ml of the whipped cream (from the total amount) over low heat and dissolve the gelatin sheets (which should be soaked in cold water for about 5 minutes) in the warm cream. Stir gently until the gelatin is fully dissolved, and set it aside to cool slightly.
• In a large bowl, whisk the quark, the remaining whipped cream, sugar, and vanilla sugar until smooth and creamy.
• Gradually add the cooled gelatin mixture to the quark mixture, stirring constantly to ensure everything is well combined.
• Once the poppy seed base has cooled, spread the quark mixture evenly over the base and smooth the top with a spatula. Place it in the fridge and let it chill for at least 2 hours, or until the quark layer has set.
3. Prepare the Raspberry Layer:
• In a small saucepan, combine the raspberries and sugar. Heat over medium heat until the raspberries soften and release their juice. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
• Once the raspberries have broken down into a sauce, remove the pan from the heat and strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove the seeds.
• Follow the instructions on the pack of red fruit gel or raspberry jelly mix (usually this involves mixing the fruit juice with water and heating it to activate the jelly). Stir in the raspberry juice from the previous step and cook until it thickens.
• Allow the raspberry mixture to cool slightly before pouring it over the chilled quark layer. Use a spatula to smooth the jelly into an even layer.
• Return the dessert to the fridge for another 2-3 hours to allow the raspberry layer to set completely.
4. Serve and Enjoy:
• Once the layers are fully set, carefully remove the dessert from the springform pan and transfer it to a serving platter.
• For an added touch, garnish the top with fresh raspberries or a few mint leaves.
• Slice and serve this dreamy dessert as the perfect sweet treat after a meal, or as a beautiful centerpiece for any gathering. It pairs wonderfully with a light, cold drink or a cup of tea.