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Croatian Yogurt Pie

Cultural Context

Croatian Yogurt Pie, or Pita od jogurta, is a beloved dessert in Croatia, often enjoyed during family gatherings and celebrations. This pie showcases the simplicity of traditional Croatian baking, utilizing yogurt as a key ingredient that adds moisture and tang. It reflects the country's agricultural roots, where fresh dairy products are abundant. Today, this pie is cherished not only in Croatia but also by those who appreciate Balkan cuisine, often adapted with various fruits or flavors to suit modern tastes.

CroatianHRdessert
45 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
2 egg yolks
80 g (1/3 cup) sugar
80 g (6 tbsp) butter, melted
200 g (1 1/4 cup) flour
4 g (1 tsp) baking powder
6 g (1/2 tsp) vanilla sugar
400 g (1 1/2 cup) yogurt
80 g (1/3 cup) sugar
30 g (3 tbsp) flour
2 egg whites
Powdered sugar

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds protein and creaminess.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey provides natural sweetness.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber.

1

In a mixing bowl beat egg yolks, sugar and vanilla sugar until pale.

2

Pour in melted butter and continue to beat until smooth.

3

Gradually add flour and baking powder. Start to mix the dough with a spatula, then continue with your hands. Mix the dough well and form a ball.

4

Divide the pastry into 2 smaller balls, wrap each ball with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least for 30 minutes.

5

Meanwhile, prepare the yogurt layer: in a bowl mix yogurt with sugar and add sifted flour, stir to combine.

6

In another bowl beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Add yogurt mix and continue to beat until smooth.

7

Preheat the oven to 180C/360F.

8

Place one pastry ball into a loose-bottomed tin lined with parchment paper. Press the pastry firmly over the base of the pan. Poke it with a fork to prevent it from bubbling.

9

Pour the yogurt mixture over the prepared base.

10

Grate the remaining pastry ball on top of the yogurt layer and bake for 35 minutes.

11

Decorate with powdered sugar, slice into squares and enjoy!

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlspatulaloose-bottomed tinparchment paper

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairygluteneggs

Also Known As

Pita od jogurtaYogurt Pie

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