Description
Classic Polish Cheesecake brings together tender curd and bright lemon notes, creating a delightful dessert that’s perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds of farmer’s cheese or cream cheese
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup of sour cream
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon of lemon zest
- 1/4 cup of butter, melted
- 1 pre-made graham cracker crust or sponge cake (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the cheese and sugar, mixing until smooth and well incorporated.
- Add in the vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest; mix well.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the sour cream and melted butter until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared crust or greased springform pan.
- Bake for about 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is lightly browned.
- Allow to cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
Let ingredients come to room temperature for best results. Use low speed or gentle folding to avoid cracks. Consider using a water bath for even baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Polish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 200mg