Sernik Lemon: A Zesty Delight for Cheesecake Lovers!
Sernik Lemon is a creamy, classic Polish cheesecake infused with zesty lemon, making it a delightful dessert for cheesecake lovers.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 10 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Polish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs or tea biscuits, crushed
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Cheesecake Filling:
- 2 lbs twaróg cheese or well-drained ricotta
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Lemon Glaze:
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- Optional Garnish:
- Powdered sugar
- Edible flowers
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line the bottom of a springform pan with parchment and lightly grease sides.
- Mix graham crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottom of the pan and set aside.
- In a bowl, beat the twaróg or ricotta until smooth. Add sugar, eggs, sour cream, heavy cream, lemon zest, cornstarch, and vanilla. Mix until creamy and lump-free.
- Pour filling over crust. Smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes or until center is just set. Let cool, then refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
- For glaze: Combine lemon juice, water, sugar, and cornstarch in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring until thickened. Cool slightly, then spread over chilled cheesecake.
- Dust with powdered sugar and decorate with edible flowers if using.
Notes
- Use room-temperature ingredients for smooth blending.
- Let the cheesecake chill overnight for best flavor.
- Twaróg cheese gives authentic Polish flavor, but ricotta works too.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 10g