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
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 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.
- 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.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead it a few times until it forms a smooth dough.
- Roll out the dough to fit your baking sheet and transfer it to the prepared baking sheet.
- Spread the apricot preserves evenly over the pastry crust.
- Sprinkle the chopped nuts over the apricot preserves.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
- Remove the Mazurek from the oven and let it cool completely.
- Drizzle the melted dark chocolate over the cooled Mazurek Polish Easter Cake.
- Allow the chocolate to set before cutting the Mazurek into squares or rectangles.
- Serve and enjoy this delicious traditional Polish Easter treat!
