Polish Foodies

Sernik Krakowski (Kraków-style cheesecake) is one of the most iconic Polish desserts — a three-layered cake built from a buttery shortcrust pastry base, a creamy twaróg (farmer’s cheese) filling, and that unmistakable woven lattice top made from golden strips of dough. It’s the cheesecake that defines Poland’s baking tradition. Unlike American or New York-style cheesecake, […...

If you are looking for a more “snackable” version of the classic Polish Makowiec, look no further. These Poppy Seed Rolls (Drożdżówki Makowe) use the exact same rich, citrus-scented filling and fluffy yeast dough as the traditio...

If you love the flavor of a traditional Polish poppy seed roll but find the rolling and parchment-paper-wrapping technique a bit intimidating, this Poppy Seed Twisted Cake (Makowiec Zwijany or Zaplatany) is the perfect ...

If you have spent time in Poland during the Christmas season, you probably have come across the Polish nut roll. This pastry, while easy to make, tends to be quite popular during wintertime. One might even call it a Polish Christmas specialty. In Poland, this nut roll is called rolada orzechowa. Another similar cake that is made during this time of the year is the