Northern Croatian Sweet 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

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