Northern Croatian Pastries

Međimurska gibanica is a traditional, highly caloric layered pastry originating from the Croatian region of Međimurje. It is usually served as a dessert after a big meal, but due to its nutritional value, it can also be consumed on its own. The pa... READ MORE

Bučnica is a comforting Croatian rolled pastry or strudel made with layers of thin dough that is filled with a combination of grated pumpkin, salt, fresh cheese, butter, sour cream, and eggs. The savory rolled pastry is baked in an oven until it d... READ MORE

These elongated bread rolls are a specialty of the city of Varaždin, dating back to the 18th century, when Varaždin was the capital of Croatia. They consist of flour, milk, oil, yeast, sugar, and salt. Each klipič should be at least 23cm long, and... READ MORE

Bregofska pita is a sweet Croatian pie originating from Koprivnički Bregi, hence the name. It is believed that the recipe is more than 200 years old. The dough consists of flour, sour cream, eggs, goose fat or oil, and a bit of salt. It is stretch... READ MORE

Mazanica is a traditional cake from the Croatian region of Međimurje. Although it is extremely simple and consists only of a few selected ingredients, it is believed that a really good mazanica depends on the abilities of the person preparing it. ... READ MORE

Kuhan-pečen (lit. Cooked-fried) is a Croatian dessert consisting of eggs, yeast, milk, cream, fat, salt, sugar, and flour. When the dough has risen, it is rolled, cut with a glass, then deep-fried until golden brown. It is then dunked in ... READ MORE