Slovak Desserts

Krapfen was probably the first European-style doughnut to appear, followed by similar varieties in other countries. These pastries are traditionally prepared with leavened dough that is deep-fried until golden and crispy on the outside, while they... READ MORE

Koláče or kolache (plural: kolaches) is a sweet pastry roll that is traditionally topped with plums or plum jam, cheese, or poppy seeds. Modern toppings might include fruit such as apricots, blueberries, cherries, lemon, p... READ MORE

Makowiec is the Polish name for poppy seed roll, a traditional cake where poppy seed paste is placed between layers of dough. Raisins, almonds, honey, and orange peel can be added to the cake in order to enhance its flavors. Ideally, makowiec shou... READ MORE

Laskonky are popular Slovak and Czech cookies consisting of two crispy meringues combined with various buttercream fillings. The meringues occasionally contain ground walnuts or coconut and are usually baked into thin, oval shapes. Traditionally, ... READ MORE

Skalický trdelník is a hollow, cylindrical pastry product made by winding the soft dough on a roller called 'trdlo'. This unusually shaped pastry is produced in the northwestern part of the Slovak Republic, near the... READ MORE

Rýžový nákyp is a traditional and Slovak rice pudding that is often served as the main course. It consists or rice cooked in milk that is chilled and combined with egg yolks, sugar, butter, vanilla, and beaten egg whites. The ... READ MORE

Žemlovka is a traditional and Slovak baked dessert consisting of sliced bread that is layered with various fruits. It is usually made with soft white bread rolls or bread (most often veka), which are soaked in sweet, vanilla-flavored milk... READ MORE

Čupavci are traditional Croatian cakes that are also popular in Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, and throughout the Balkans under different names. They consist of a sponge cake that is dipped in chocolate and sprinkled with finely desiccated coconut. Ču... READ MORE

Medvedie labky are traditional Slovakian cookies consisting of flour, butter, eggs, and walnuts. The dough is placed into molds so that the baked cookies look similar to bear paws, hence the name. After the bake, the cookies are typically dusted w... READ MORE

Grießbrei is a traditional Central European pudding based on semolina. The dish is made with milk, semolina, and sugar. It's often flavored with vanilla and cinnamon. The milk is heated, the semolina stirred in, and the mixture is then stirr... READ MORE