World Flavors Cookbook

Mazurek (Easter Shortcrust Tart)

The most decorative Polish Easter dessert. A thin layer of shortcrust or cake base topped with thick fudge, caramel, or nut cream, and elaborately decorated with dried fruits and nuts.

Cuisine: Poland

Ingredients

• Base: 300g flour, 200g cold butter, 1 egg, 100g sugar
• Topping: 1 can dulce de leche or chocolate ganache
• Decor: almonds, walnuts, dried apricots, raisins

Instructions

1. Make shortcrust dough and bake a very thin base (1-2cm).
2. Spread the dulce de leche or ganache over the cooled base.
3. Create traditional patterns (like pussy willow branches) using the nuts and fruits.