If you’re looking for a new sweet treat to enjoy, we recommend giving these Polish desserts a try. They’re popular throughout the Eastern European region and will make an interesting addition to your next dinner party. Here are four of the most popular Polish dishes for you to sample.
Piernik
Piernik is a warming honey-spice cake that is fairly similar to traditional gingerbread. Particularly delicious in winter, it is made from a variety of spices such as cinnamon, cloves, ginger, pepper, and nutmeg. It is baked in a loaf-pan has a bready consistency.
Mazurek
Mazurek is a kind of cake/pastry that is served in little squares. Usually very sweet, each square is made from a combination of marzipan, sponge dough, or brittle dough, and is topped with icing sugar, fruit, nuts, seeds, raisins, chocolate, or caramel.
Makoveic
Makoveic is a poppy seed roll that is twisted into a spiral. It’s like a chocolate log, but less sweet and more fruity. It’s typically made with raisins, almonds, honey, and orange peel.
Sernik
Sernik is a form of Polish cheesecake that is often made with raisins, fresh fruits, and chocolate sauce. Unlike other varieties of cheesecake, the base is typically made with cake rather than biscuit.
