Polish sernik uses twaróg cheese that's pressed for 24 hours, creating density impossible with American cream cheese.
Apple Cheesecake with Almonds
Indulge in the delightful harmony of our Apple Cheesecake with Almonds! This luscious treat features tender, juicy apples nestled in a creamy cheesecake layer, topped with a satisfying crunch of toasted almonds. Perfect for your weekend coffee break or whenever a sweet craving strikes, this dessert is sure to impress!
Prep
15
min
Cook
60
min
Serves
8
people
Level
intermediate
📝 Ingredients
Serves 8🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 2 duże jabłka
🥛Dairy & Eggs(4)
- 180 g miękkiego masła (12.6 tbsp)
- 3 jajka
- 1 jajko
- 180 g jogurtu naturalnego (6.35 oz)
🫙Pantry Staples(6)
- 1 łyżeczka proszku do pieczenia (5 ml)
- 280 g mąki (2.24 cup)
- 3 - 4 łyżki cukru pudru (45-60 ml)
- 180 g cukru (0.9 cup)
- 1,5 łyżki budyniu waniliowego (22.5 ml)
- 2 łyżki cukru wanilinowego (30 ml)
📦Other(2)
- płatki migdałoweoptional
- 400 g twarogu (Włoszczowa) (14.1 oz)alternative options include full-fat soft cheese or ricotta
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 175°C (347°F) top/bottom heat.
- 2
Cream the butter with sugar and vanilla.
- 3
Add the eggs one at a time, then add the yogurt.
- 4
Sift the flour and baking powder together and mix until smooth.
- 5
Peel the apples, slice them thinly, and fold them into the batter.
- 6
Transfer to a 26 cm (10 inch) springform pan or a 20x20 cm (8x8 inch) baking dish.
- 7
Mix the cheesecake filling ingredients and spread over the top.
- 8
Sprinkle with almond flakes (optional: cinnamon).
- 9
Bake for about 60 minutes.
- 10
Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Cream butter and sugar for exactly 3-4 minutes at medium speed until volume increases by 50% and mixture turns pale yellow, creating air pockets essential for cheesecake's tender crumb structure.technique3-4 minutes, 50% volume increase
- ✓Slice apples to exactly 2-3mm thickness so they release moisture gradually during baking without creating soggy spots or sinking through the batter.technique2-3mm thickness
- ✓Add eggs at room temperature one at a time, beating for 30 seconds between each addition to prevent curdling and ensure proper emulsification of fats.timing30 seconds per egg
- ✓Toast almond flakes at 160°C for 6-8 minutes before sprinkling on top to develop nutty flavor compounds and prevent them from becoming soggy during baking.ingredient160°C, 6-8 minutes
- ✓Bake at exactly 175°C for optimal Maillard reaction on the cheesecake layer while preventing the apple layer from overcooking and releasing excess moisture.equipment175°C
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Prep
15
min
Cook
60
min
Serves
8
people
Level
intermediate
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Polish sernik uses twaróg cheese that's pressed for 24 hours, creating density impossible with American cream cheese.
Apple Cheesecake with Almonds
Indulge in the delightful harmony of our Apple Cheesecake with Almonds! This luscious treat features tender, juicy apples nestled in a creamy cheesecake layer, topped with a satisfying crunch of toasted almonds. Perfect for your weekend coffee break or whenever a sweet craving strikes, this dessert is sure to impress!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 8🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 2 duże jabłka
🥛Dairy & Eggs(4)
- 180 g miękkiego masła (12.6 tbsp)
- 3 jajka
- 1 jajko
- 180 g jogurtu naturalnego (6.35 oz)
🫙Pantry Staples(6)
- 1 łyżeczka proszku do pieczenia (5 ml)
- 280 g mąki (2.24 cup)
- 3 - 4 łyżki cukru pudru (45-60 ml)
- 180 g cukru (0.9 cup)
- 1,5 łyżki budyniu waniliowego (22.5 ml)
- 2 łyżki cukru wanilinowego (30 ml)
📦Other(2)
- płatki migdałoweoptional
- 400 g twarogu (Włoszczowa) (14.1 oz)alternative options include full-fat soft cheese or ricotta
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 175°C (347°F) top/bottom heat.
- 2
Cream the butter with sugar and vanilla.
- 3
Add the eggs one at a time, then add the yogurt.
- 4
Sift the flour and baking powder together and mix until smooth.
- 5
Peel the apples, slice them thinly, and fold them into the batter.
- 6
Transfer to a 26 cm (10 inch) springform pan or a 20x20 cm (8x8 inch) baking dish.
- 7
Mix the cheesecake filling ingredients and spread over the top.
- 8
Sprinkle with almond flakes (optional: cinnamon).
- 9
Bake for about 60 minutes.
- 10
Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Cream butter and sugar for exactly 3-4 minutes at medium speed until volume increases by 50% and mixture turns pale yellow, creating air pockets essential for cheesecake's tender crumb structure.technique3-4 minutes, 50% volume increase
- ✓Slice apples to exactly 2-3mm thickness so they release moisture gradually during baking without creating soggy spots or sinking through the batter.technique2-3mm thickness
- ✓Add eggs at room temperature one at a time, beating for 30 seconds between each addition to prevent curdling and ensure proper emulsification of fats.timing30 seconds per egg
- ✓Toast almond flakes at 160°C for 6-8 minutes before sprinkling on top to develop nutty flavor compounds and prevent them from becoming soggy during baking.ingredient160°C, 6-8 minutes
- ✓Bake at exactly 175°C for optimal Maillard reaction on the cheesecake layer while preventing the apple layer from overcooking and releasing excess moisture.equipment175°C