Hello, my hungry friends!

 

Polish Easter is a joyful celebration filled with rich traditions, colorful decorations, and, of course, an incredible spread of food. Among the savory dishes like żurek and white sausage, there’s one thing that truly completes the Easter table: dessert. If you’re looking to bring a taste of Poland to your holiday gathering, these authentic Polish Easter desserts are a delicious way to do it.

Whether you’re continuing family traditions or discovering them for the first time, these recipes are straight from the heart of my Polish kitchen. Let’s dive into the sweet side of Easter in Poland!

 

Mazurek (Polish Easter Tart)

Mazurek is one of the most iconic Polish Easter desserts. It’s a flat, sweet tart topped with a thick layer of icing, preserves, or chocolate, and beautifully decorated with nuts, dried fruit, and Easter-themed designs.

It’s made only once a year for Easter, often as a family project. The creative topping makes it both a dessert and a centerpiece.

Traditional toppings:

• Dulce de leche or fruit preserves

• Lemon or orange icing or cream

• Almonds, walnuts, raisins, candied orange peel

Here are my two suggestions (click on the photos for recipes):

Babka Wielkanocna (Easter Bundt Cake)

There is so many versions of this sweet and simple cake: babka piaskowa {sand babka}, chocolate babka, marble babka, yeasted with raisins, rum babka, poppyseed babka – just choose your favorite and it will take no time to prepare it. 

Babka symbolizes the joy of Easter and is often blessed in a święconka (Easter basket) before being eaten.

Pascha {Easter cream cheese dessert}

Pascha is a rich, creamy dessert traditionally served during Easter. Pascha is a no-bake dessert made from farmer’s cheese, blended with butter, sugar, egg yolks, and often flavored with vanilla, citrus zest, dried fruits, and sometimes nuts. The texture is smooth and creamy—almost like a cross between cheesecake and custard.

Sweet cheese strudel

Think of it as a rolled pastry log filled with a lightly sweetened farmer’s cheese or cream cheese mixture, sometimes enhanced with vanilla, lemon zest, or raisins. Once baked, it’s golden, crisp on the outside, and soft and creamy inside.

Cheesecake {Sernik}

Sernik is a baked cheesecake made with twaróg (a fresh curd cheese that’s mildly tangy and drier than cream cheese), eggs, sugar, and often a touch of vanilla or citrus zest. It may be served plain, with a crust, or topped with a glossy chocolate glaze or powdered sugar.

What will you be preparing for Easter this year?

Happy cooking and smacznego!

From Poland with love!

Anna

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