Eggs, milk, whipped cream, a little flour and a little sugar - that's all the pastry chefs in Samobor need to prepare for a delicious treat that you wait in line for.
It is one of the most popular desserts in Croatia, and it even has its own song. Chosen as "the best dish in Samobor" according to TasteAtlas. What is the name of the cake that won the hearts of many?
Samobor kremšnita is made from two layers of puff pastry with cream in between. The top is traditionally decorated with powdered sugar. It is served warm or cold, but it is always cut into characteristic cubes that are reminiscent of other types of cream pies, such as Polish kremówka or Romanian kremșnit. The difference between them and the delicacy from Samobor is the way they are prepared.
The history of Samobor cream cheese began at the beginning of the last century. Then Đuro Lukačić, who studied the techniques of preparing sweets in Zagreb, arrived in Samobor. He came up with the idea of a dessert that can now be found in every pastry shop in town.
By the decision of the Ministry of Culture from January 18, 2021, traditional Samobor kremšnita received the status of intangible cultural property and will be in the Register of Protected Cultural Properties of the Republic of Croatia. This confirms the influence of this small dessert on the recognition of Samobor.
When you visit our city, you must step into at least one of the many pastry shops. You can sit with your custard cream and a cup of coffee at a table overlooking the main square and simply enjoy the time in Samobor, which slowly flies that way.
Autor: Aleksandra Szpakowska
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