Sernik
A Polish creamy cheesecake with a crispy exterior and fluffy interior, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
⏱ 60 minServes 8Polish
Ingredients
- •500g twaróg (Polish curd cheese) or ricotta
- •4 eggs, separated
- •100g sugar
- •2 tablespoons butter, melted
- •3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- •1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- •zest of 1 lemon
- •pinch salt
Directions
- 1Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 9-inch round baking dish with butter.
- 2Beat egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form, then set aside.
- 3Mix curd cheese, egg yolks, sugar, melted butter, flour, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth.
- 4Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the cheese mixture in two batches.
- 5Pour into the prepared baking dish and smooth the surface.
- 6Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 7Cool completely before serving, preferably chilled.
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