Krakower Raisin Cheesecake

Sernik Krakowski, or Kraków-style cheesecake, is a dense, slab-style cheesecake with a pastry-lattice top and a creamy filling brightly flavored with alcohol-soaked raisins and bits of candied orange peel. Despite the nominal Kraków, it’s found everywhere regardless of city. The sturdy crust means it can be cut into a bar-style dessert, easy for handheld snacking or a picnic, should you feel so inclined. Soaking the raisins in Cointreau rather than the traditional rum or kirsch complements