The Slovenian cuisine is influenced by its neighbors, the diversity of its landscape, climate and history. If you path ever takes to Lake Bled, Slovenia’s jewel, these are the traditional desserts you need to try.
Prekmurska Gibanica
Prekmurska gibanica is a traditional Slovenian layered pastry made of poppy seeds, walnuts, apples, raisins and quark fillings. It is native to Prekmurje region, but over time it has achieved the status of national specialty.
Slivovi Cmoki
Slivovi Cmoki, better known as Knedle, is a dish made of boiled potato-dough dumplings filled with plums, which are very popular in Central and East Europe. It can be eaten as a dessert, a main dish, or side dish.
Povitica
Povitica, or nut roll, is a pastry made of a sweet yeast dough. It is rolled out very thin, spread with a nut paste made from ground nuts and a sweetener such as honey, then rolled up into a log shape.
Šarkelj
Šarkelj is a yeast-based cake that is traditionally baked in a distinctive circular Bundt mold. Also known as Gugelhupf, it is a popular dessert not only in Slovenia, but in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Croatia, Hungary, Serbia, Slovakia, Czech Republic and Poland.
