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Prekmurska Gibanica

Cultural Context

Originating from the Prekmurje region of Slovenia, Prekmurska Gibanica is a traditional layered cake that showcases the area's rich agricultural heritage. It combines local ingredients like cottage cheese, poppy seeds, and walnuts, symbolizing the region's culinary identity. This dessert is often served during celebrations and holidays, reflecting the communal spirit of Slovenian culture. Today, it has gained popularity beyond Slovenia, inspiring variations in neighboring countries.

SlovenianSIPrekmurjedessert
60 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
1 lb phyllo dough
2 cups cottage cheese
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup poppy seeds
1 cup walnuts, chopped
1/2 cup sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

cottage cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Ricotta offers a lighter texture while cream cheese is often less expensive.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces fat while maintaining creaminess.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Almonds provide healthy fats, while sunflower seeds are often cheaper.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey adds a unique flavor and is a natural sweetener.

1

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

2

Prepare a baking dish by greasing it lightly.

3

Roll out the phyllo dough and layer several sheets in the baking dish, brushing each layer with melted butter.

4

Mix cottage cheese, sour cream, and eggs in a bowl until smooth.

5

Spread half of the cheese mixture over the phyllo layers in the dish.

6

Sprinkle poppy seeds evenly over the cheese mixture.

7

Add another layer of phyllo dough, brushing with butter.

8

Spread the remaining cheese mixture on top.

9

Sprinkle chopped walnuts over the cheese layer.

10

Top with another layer of phyllo dough, brushing with butter again.

11

Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, until golden brown.

12

Let cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

13

Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Cooking Techniques

layeringmixingbaking

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairynutsgluten

Also Known As

Prekmurian Layered CakePrekmurska Gibanica

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