Kremsnita Croatian cake
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Kremšnita Is A Creamy Cake Croatians Love
By Grace Allison
A slice of Kremsnita on a plate with a lake in the background.
Black risotto, sarma, chunky fish stew, and Kulen sausage are popular savory Croatian dishes, but when it comes to dessert, Kremšnita is an exceptionally cherished cake.
Person eating Kremsnita
Kremšnita consists of two layers of delicate puff pastry, which sandwich one thick layer of custard and is often topped with whipped cream.
Someone whisking egg whites
This delectably fluffy-foamy consistency is achieved by folding whisked egg whites into the custard. It's sweet, flaky, and retains a lightness that melts in your mouth.
Zagreb, Croatia
The revered kremšnita is believed to have been invented by a pastry chef named Đuro Lukačić, who studied the art of pastry making in Zagreb, the capital of Croatia.
Castle ruins in Samobor, Croatia
Lukačić then traveled to the Croatian city of Samobor, where it is believed that the first kremšnita was made during the 1920s in celebration of the city.
A plate of kremsnita with a lake in the background.
Locals generally agree that the best and only kremšnita you should eat is from Samobor. So, if you're ever in Croatia, you know which city to go to for kremšnita.