The day before, mix curd, sour cream and 3 tablespoons of sugar. If necessary, line a large sieve with kitchen paper or gauze cloth and hang over a bowl. Add the quark and let it drain in the refrigerator overnight
Boil up the cognac, 1/8 l water and 125 g sugar. Boil down to syrup at medium heat for about 10 minutes
Wash and stone the apricots. Depending on size, halve or quarter them. Leave to stand in hot syrup at low heat for 3-6 minutes. Let them cool down. Roast the almonds until golden brown and add to the apricots.
Form cams from the curd mixture with two teaspoons. Arrange on the apricots. Decorate with lemon balm