Sernik Polish Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Sernik Polish Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Dough; 1 1/2 cups flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/3 cup sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup unsalted butter, chilled; 1 egg; 1/4 cup sour cream or 1/4 cup plain yogurt; Filling; 6 eggs, separated; 2 cups sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; 1 1/2 cups mashed potatoes, unseasoned about 3 medium; 1 lb farmer cheese; 1/4 cup Grand Marnier or 1/4 cup limoncello; 1/2 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 orange zest or 1 lemon zest

Servings: persons

Dough
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup unsalted butter, chilled
1 egg
1/4 cup sour cream or 1/4 cup plain yogurt
Filling
6 eggs, separated
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups mashed potatoes, unseasoned about 3 medium
1 lb farmer cheese
1/4 cup Grand Marnier or 1/4 cup limoncello
1/2 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 orange zest or 1 lemon zest

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Dough:
3
Pulse flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a food processor and butter and pulse till crumbly. Add egg and sour cream mix till it comes to a ball.
4
With heavy floured hands press into a 13x9x2 pan bring up a touch on the sides of the pan. It will be sticky.
5
Filling:
6
Beat egg whites in a mixer till stiff, set aside.
7
Beat egg yolks, sugar and vanilla till light and creamy.
8
In a food processor place butter, potatoes, cheese, Grand Marnier or limoncello, nutmeg, salt and zest of lemon or orange pulse till all combined.
9
Add to yolk mixture folding in to incorporate.
10
Fold in beaten egg whites.
11
Pour on to crust.
12
Bake for 45-50 minutes.
13
Turn oven off and let cool with door ajar.
14
Cool well before serving.

1684

kcal

Calories

Fat

173

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Dough, 1 1/2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/3 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Sernik Polish Cheesecake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Sernik Polish Cheesecake

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