Pickled Vegetable Sernik Bars (Wersja do druku)
Creamy cheese bar with pickled veggie topping creates a unique fusion bite, perfect for sharing or snacking.
# Składniki:
→ Crust
01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
05 - 1 large egg
06 - 1–2 tablespoons cold water
→ Cheesecake Filling
07 - 16 ounces farmer’s cheese or ricotta
08 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
09 - 2/3 cup granulated sugar
10 - 2 large eggs
11 - 1/3 cup sour cream
12 - 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
13 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
14 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Pickled Vegetable Topping
15 - 1/2 cup finely diced pickled carrots
16 - 1/2 cup finely diced pickled cucumbers
17 - 1/4 cup finely diced pickled red onions
18 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
19 - 1 teaspoon olive oil
# Przygotowanie:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
02 - Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Cut in cold, cubed butter until mixture is crumbly. Mix in egg and cold water until a dough forms. Press evenly into prepared pan and bake for 12–15 minutes until lightly golden. Allow to cool slightly.
03 - In a large bowl, beat farmer’s cheese, cream cheese, and sugar until smooth. Incorporate eggs one at a time. Stir in sour cream, flour, salt, and black pepper until well blended.
04 - Pour cheesecake filling over cooled crust and smooth the top evenly.
05 - Combine pickled carrots, cucumbers, onions, dill, and olive oil in a bowl. Scatter topping evenly over cheesecake filling and gently press down.
06 - Bake for 30–35 minutes, until center is just set.
07 - Allow bars to cool completely in the pan. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, before slicing into bars.
08 - Serve bars chilled or at cool room temperature.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Fusion of creamy cheesecake and tangy pickled vegetables
- Perfect for appetizers or snacks at gatherings
02 -
- Contains milk, eggs, and wheat ingredients
- Check pickled vegetables for any unexpected additives
03 -
- Use favorite pickled vegetables to suit your taste
- For gluten-free bars, substitute crust with gluten-free flour blend