Sernik is a baked cheesecake made with twaróg (a type of fresh Polish curd cheese), eggs, sugar, and sometimes flavored with vanilla, citrus zest, or topped with fruit preserves, chocolate glaze, or crumb topping. It is one of the most iconic desserts in Poland, especially popular in Kraków and across Lesser Poland. Sernik is typically oven-baked and served cold as a holiday, Sunday, or café dessert. The dish dates back to the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and remains a beloved staple in both home kitchens and patisseries.

Common variations include Sernik krakowski (with a lattice top) and Sernik na zimno (a no-bake chilled version with gelatin).

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