Sernik
A classic Polish cheesecake with a crispy-bottomed crust and creamy custard-like filling. This beloved dessert is rich, slightly tangy, and perfect with a cup of tea.
- Total time
- 90 min
- Servings
- 12
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 14g
Ingredients
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs or digestive biscuits
- ½ cup melted butter
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 lb farmer's cheese or quark
- 4 large whole eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons potato starch or cornstarch
- ½ cup sour cream
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
- 2
Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 2 tablespoons sugar. Press firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- 3
Press farmer's cheese through a fine sieve or ricer into a large bowl to remove lumps.
- 4
In another bowl, whisk together 4 whole eggs, 2 egg yolks, and 0.75 cup sugar until pale and thick (about 3 minutes).
- 5
Gently fold the egg mixture into the cheese in two batches.
- 6
Fold in vanilla extract, salt, and potato starch until just combined.
- 7
Fold in sour cream until smooth and no lumps remain.
- 8
Pour filling over crust and smooth the top.
- 9
Bake for 55-65 minutes until the top is golden brown and the center jiggles slightly when shaken (it will set as it cools).
- 10
Turn off the oven, crack the door open 2 inches, and let the sernik rest in the oven for 30 minutes to prevent cracking.
- 11
Remove from oven and cool completely on a wire rack, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Tools you’ll need
- 9-inch springform pan
- parchment paper
- fine sieve or ricer
- large mixing bowl
- medium mixing bowl
- whisk
- rubber spatula
- wire rack
- oven thermometer
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