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Sernik

Name: Sernik
Total time: 90 min
Yield: Serves 8
Cuisine: Poland
Ingredients: 600g Cottage Cheese; 150g Butter; 150g Sugar; 4 Egg; 3 tbsp Raisins; 3 tbsp All-Purpose Flour; 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

Dessert

⏱ 90 min

👥 Serves 8

Difficulty ⭐⭐

A rich cheesecake made with plenty of white fresh cheese — Poland's most beloved dessert.

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📖 The Story Behind This Dish

Made generously with 'twaróg,' a distinctly Polish white fresh cheese, sernik is a traditional cheesecake known for its smooth, dense texture. Raisins are a classic addition. Recipes are often passed down through families, making it one of Poland's most iconic baked treats.

🌆 Where it's eaten: A staple for celebrations and teatime, baked regularly at home and in bakeries.

🥕 Ingredients (serves 8)

Cottage Cheese 600g
Butter 150g
Sugar 150g
Egg 4
Raisins 3 tbsp
All-Purpose Flour 3 tbsp
Vanilla Extract 1 tsp

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Process the cottage cheese in a food processor until smooth.
Cream the softened butter and sugar together.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well.
Add the cheese, flour, and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly, then fold in the raisins.
Pour into a pan and bake at 320°F (160°C) for 60 minutes.
Let cool naturally inside the oven, then serve once cooled.

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