Sernik

• 200 g digestive biscuits
• 100 g butter
• 600 g cottage cheese
• 150 g sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp cornstarch

Method

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

2. 2

   Crush the digestive biscuits into fine crumbs and mix with melted butter until well combined.

3. 3

   Press the biscuit mixture into the base of a springform pan to form a crust. Bake for about 10 minutes and set aside to cool.

4. 4

   In a large bowl, mix the cottage cheese, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and cornstarch until smooth and well blended.

5. 5

   Pour the cheese mixture over the cooled crust and smooth the top with a spatula.

6. 6

   Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes until set and slightly golden on top.

7. 7

   Turn off the oven and let the sernik cool inside with the door slightly open for about 1 hour.

8. 8

   Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving. Enjoy your homemade sernik!