Delicious and Traditional Mazurek Polish Easter Cake Recipe

Celebrate Easter with this authentic Mazurek Polish Easter Cake recipe. A sweet and rich pastry crust is topped with a layer of apricot preserves, chopped nuts, and a drizzle of chocolate. This delightful dessert is a staple in Polish households during Easter celebrations. Time to indulge in this traditional treat and experience the flavors of Poland!

Ingredients

• For the Pastry Crust:
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg yolk
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• For the Topping:
• 1 cup apricot preserves
• 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, almonds, or hazelnuts)
• 1/4 cup dark chocolate, melted

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, cold cubed butter, and granulated sugar. Use your fingertips to rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
3. Add the egg yolk and sour cream to the flour mixture. Mix until the dough comes together. If the dough is too dry, you can add a little more sour cream.
4. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead it a few times until it forms a smooth dough.
5. Roll out the dough to fit your baking sheet and transfer it to the prepared baking sheet.
6. Spread the apricot preserves evenly over the pastry crust.
7. Sprinkle the chopped nuts over the apricot preserves.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
9. Remove the Mazurek from the oven and let it cool completely.
10. Drizzle the melted dark chocolate over the cooled Mazurek Polish Easter Cake.
11. Allow the chocolate to set before cutting the Mazurek into squares or rectangles.
12. Serve and enjoy this delicious traditional Polish Easter treat!

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