Sernik
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The Tale of Sernik
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Sernik, Polish cheesecake made from twaróg curd cheese rather than cream cheese, reflects the country's long dairy-farming tradition; twaróg-based desserts have been part of Polish baking for centuries, giving sernik its distinctly dense, slightly tangy character compared to Western cheesecakes.
Ingredients
Scale:· 12 servings
- 2 cups crushed digestive biscuits or shortbread
- 6 tbsp melted butter
- 2 lb farmer's cheese or twaróg, pressed dry
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup raisins, tossed in flour (optional)
Instructions
- 1Mix crushed biscuits with melted butter and press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- 2Beat the farmer's cheese with sugar until smooth.
- 3Add eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream, cornstarch, vanilla, and lemon zest.
- 4Fold in the raisins if using, then pour the filling over the crust.
- 5Bake at 325°F for 55-60 minutes until just set with a slight jiggle in the center.
- 6Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside with the door ajar to prevent cracking.
- 7Chill at least 4 hours before slicing.
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