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Classic Polish Mazurek Orzechowy with Cinnamon

Name: Classic Polish Mazurek Orzechowy with Cinnamon
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Polish
Ingredients: 200g shortcrust pastry; 200g walnuts (chopped); 100g raisins; 50g honey; 100g butter (melted); 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 egg (for brushing); powdered sugar for dusting

A traditional Polish walnut cake with a shortcrust pastry base and a dense, nutty filling, enhanced with cinnamon.

45 minutes8 servings

Method

Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
Roll out shortcrust pastry and line a baking dish, prick the bottom with a fork.
In a bowl, mix chopped walnuts, raisins, honey, melted butter, and cinnamon.
Spread the mixture evenly over the pastry base.
Brush the top with beaten egg and dust with powdered sugar.
Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden and firm.
Let cool completely before slicing and serving.

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