Juicy tomatoes filled with a smooth, creamy cheese mixture bring a gentle touch of elegance to the table. With no cooking required, this dish is perfect for busy days or warmer weather, making it an easy choice for a light appetizer or side.
The richness of cream cheese and quark blends beautifully with the freshness of onions and herbs, while a hint of horseradish adds subtle depth. Chilling the filled tomatoes for a while allows the flavors to come together, resulting in a more balanced and delicate taste.
They are delicious as they are, but you can also try this recipe with bell peppers instead of tomatoes for a simple variation. A soft, comforting dish to enjoy as part of your everyday meals.
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This recipe is No. 2 in the “Healthy Everyday Meals” series.
Ingredients
- 8 tomatoes
- 120 g Gervais
- 250 g Tophen
- 125 ml milk or cream
- 1 small onion
- a pinch of paprika powder
- 1 tbsp horseradish
- 4 tbsp soybeans
- parsley, chives to taste
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Cut a small lid off the top of each tomato and carefully scoop out the inside with a spoon.
- Finely chop the onion. Also finely chop the parsley and chives.
- In a bowl, mix the cream cheese (or Gervais), quark, and milk or cream until smooth and creamy.
- Add the onion, paprika powder, horseradish, soybeans, parsley, and chives, and mix well.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Lightly salt the inside of the tomatoes, then fill them evenly with the prepared mixture.
- Chill in the refrigerator for a short time before serving to allow the flavors to blend.
- Bell peppers can also be used instead of tomatoes.
Tips & Notes
- Choose firm tomatoes
→ Softer ones can break easily and release too much moisture - Do not scoop out too much
→ If the base is too thin, the tomatoes may tear when filled - Lightly remove excess moisture
→ Removing some of the juice helps prevent a watery result - Keep the filling slightly firm
→ If it becomes too soft, adjust by adding a little more Topfen or cream cheese - Let it rest in the refrigerator
→ Chilling for about 30 minutes helps the flavors come together - Soak the onion if needed
→ If the taste is too strong, briefly soaking it in water will make it milder
Depending on where you live, Gervais and Topfen may not be easy to find.
In that case, you can simply use an available substitute.
Possible substitutes
- cream cheese
- quark
- plain yogurt (strained if needed)
The final result may vary slightly, but it will still work well as a simple homemade dish.
Adjust the consistency as needed while mixing.
About Grandma Helga
Grandma Helga is a mother and grandmother who spent many years cooking for her family.
The recipes shared on this site are the ones she prepared in her everyday life.
They have been carefully preserved from her handwritten notes and passed down over time.
Today, her family organizes, translates, and shares them so they can continue to be enjoyed.
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