Royal Mazurka (Mazurek Krolewski)

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 4
Traditional Polish Royal Mazurka (Mazurek Krolewski)
in Dessert

Prep

30 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

1 hr 20 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

6 eggs
2 2/3 cups confectioners ' sugar
1/2 cup boiling water
3 tablespoons lemon juice , fresh
3 1/4 cups flour
1/4 lb almonds , blanched , peeled , and ground ( about 1 cup )
3/4 lb butter , melted
1 cup apricot jam
2 cups confectioners ' sugar , sifted
1 tablespoon warm water
2 teaspoons lemon juice , fresh

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12-16
Calories
442
Sugar
34g
Fat
25g
Mazurka is a traditional Polish dessert often enjoyed during the Easter holidays, but it is also popular year-round at weddings and other celebrations. The Royal Mazurka, or Mazurek Krolewski, is a particularly special version that is rich and indulgent, topped with a layer of sweet apricot jam and a nutty buttery topping. The base is a soft and slightly crumbly shortbread-like dough, which is then baked to perfection and cut into squares for serving. This dessert is sure to impress and delight anyone who tries it, and is ideal for sharing with friends and family.

Instructions

1.Begin by preheating the oven to 350°F.
2.In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and confectioners' sugar.
3.Add in the boiling water and fresh lemon juice, then mix until well combined.
4.Sift in the flour and stir until a soft and pliable dough forms.
5.Knead the dough lightly, then roll out to fit a 10-inch square baking pan.
6.Place the dough in the pan and bake for about 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
7.While the dough is baking, prepare the topping by combining the ground almonds and melted butter in a mixing bowl and stirring until well mixed.
8.Once the dough has finished baking, remove it from the oven and spread the apricot jam evenly over the top.
9.Spread the almond-butter mixture over the jam layer, then place back into the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes or until the topping is golden brown.
10.Remove from the oven, and allow to cool completely before cutting into squares and serving.

PROS

This classic Polish dessert is deliciously sweet and nutty, perfect for satisfying any sweet tooth.

While it takes a bit of time and effort to prepare, the end result is well worth it.

CONS

This dessert is quite rich and high in calories, with a significant amount of butter and sugar in the recipe.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While the Mazurka is not particularly healthy, it does contain some beneficial nutrients.
The almonds in the topping provide a good source of healthy fats and protein, while the tart apricot jam contains a good amount of vitamin C.
However, due to the high sugar and fat content, it should be enjoyed as an occasional treat.

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