Introduction
The Krakow Cheesecake is a delightful Polish dessert that combines a rich, creamy filling with a buttery crust. This recipe is easy to follow and yields a cheesecake that’s sure to impress. Let’s dive into the detailed instructions for creating this delicious treat.
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 300 g (2 1/2 cups) wheat flour
- 60 g (1/4 cup) sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 150 g (2/3 cup) butter, cold and cut into pieces
- 1 egg
- 50 g (3 1/2 tablespoons) sour cream
For the Filling:
- 120 g (3/4 cup) raisins
- 500 g (2 cups) cottage cheese
- 3 eggs
- 120 g (1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon) sugar
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) milk
- 60 g (1/2 cup) corn starch
- 1 pinch salt
- 10 g (1 tablespoon) vanilla sugar
Nutrition Information
This recipe serves approximately 10-12 people. The nutritional information per serving is as follows:
- Calories: 300
- Protein: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 20g
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
- Sodium: 200mg
Preparation Time
- Preparation Time: 30 minutes
- Chilling Time: 30 minutes
- Baking Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Mixing the Dough
Prepare the Dough:
- Sift the flour into a large bowl. Add sugar, salt, and baking powder.
- Grate the cold butter into the flour mixture. Mix thoroughly until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add 1 egg and sour cream to the mixture. Knead the dough until smooth.
- Divide the dough into two pieces. Wrap one piece in film and refrigerate it for 30 minutes.
Line the Baking Container:
- Line a baking container with silicone paper.
- Press the larger piece of dough into the bottom of the container, ensuring it’s even.
- Poke the dough with a fork to aid in baking, then refrigerate while preparing the filling.
Step 2: Preparing the Filling
Soak the Raisins:
- Soak the raisins in warm water.
Blend the Filling:
- In a blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, milk, sugar, corn starch, salt, vanilla sugar, and egg yolks. Blend until smooth.
Incorporate the Raisins:
- Drain the soaked raisins.
- Fold the raisins into the cheese mixture until evenly distributed.
Step 3: Assembling the Cheesecake
Prepare the Egg Whites:
- Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
Combine the Filling:
- Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the cheese mixture.
Add the Top Crust:
- Roll out the refrigerated dough and cut it into thin strips.
- Arrange the strips diagonally over the cheesecake in a lattice pattern.
Step 4: Baking the Cheesecake
Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 170°C (340°F).
Bake to Perfection:
- Place the assembled cheesecake in the oven.
- Bake for approximately 50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is set.
Conclusion
Your Krakow Cheesecake is now ready to be enjoyed! With its rich, creamy filling and buttery crust, this dessert is sure to become a favorite. Serve it chilled or at room temperature, and enjoy the delightful combination of flavors. Bon appétit!
