About this dish
A dense Polish cheesecake made from twaróg curd cheese, lighter in texture than Western-style cheesecake.
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Ingredients
🧀1kg twaróg curd cheese
🍬1 cup sugar
🥚6 eggs, separated
🧈100g butter, softened
🍇1/2 cup raisins (optional)
Method
Serves 21
Beat butter and sugar together, then beat in egg yolks one at a time.2
Mix in the curd cheese until smooth.3
Beat egg whites to stiff peaks and gently fold into the cheese mixture.4
Fold in raisins if using, then pour into a lined springform pan.5
Bake at 170°C (340°F) for about an hour until set, and cool completely before slicing.✓ What Makes it Authentic
Sernik is a beloved Polish dessert, traditionally made with twaróg, a fresh curd cheese distinct from cream cheese used in many Western cheesecakes.
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