Lithuanian desserts

This is one of those cakes, that I can definitely call my specialty. I’ve baked this cake many many times and everyone who tastes it, they always ask to repeat, and, of course, to share the r…

This is a recipe for a traditional lazy cake that needs the simplest ingredients – cookies, milk, cocoa and sugar. I make such lazy cake quite rarely, because most often I’m really lazy…

Traditional Lithuanian honey cake "Medutis" - ☑️ a dish that is easy to make if using this recipe.🍽️ Try this food recipe right now!

Lithuanian apple cookies are moist and amazing treats. They are not too sweet and after eating a hearty Lithuanian meal, it made for the perfect ending. Lithuanians love to add sour cream to just about

Skruzdėlynas translates to “anthill” and is called a cake, but it is not a cake in the traditional sense. It is layers of fried dough, covered in honey and topped with poppy seeds. It is only as sw…

Ready to take a delicious trip down memory lane? Grietiniečiai are the nostalgic Lithuanian sour cream pastries that everyone loves! With a sweet farmer's cheese filling wrapped in soft, tangy dough, these treats have charmed their way into our hearts. Let's get baking this popular Lithuanian retro dessert that's perfect for any occasion!

Mine is 10 layers pastry and 10 layers filling with a top layer of crushed pastry for a total of 22 layers Craving this. So much so, that I dreamed about it last night. It's a little involved to make, with an average of 10 pastry layers to cut and bake, but in the end, it's a beautiful, amazing dessert that can serve a large group of up to about 16-20 people or you can keep it for your own family and freeze it - slicing off servings and returning it to the freezer. Originally I had a similar…

This Lithuanian Potato Pudding Recipe is a delicious, comforting dish that’s rich in flavor and tradition! Made with grated potatoes, onions, and eggs, it’s a savory, creamy side that pairs perfectly with meats or can be enjoyed on its own. This unique, hearty pudding is a must-try for those looking for something different yet familiar. Add this flavorful dish to your recipe collection today!

A delicious coffee cake from the famed espresso chain. You'll earn brownie points with your co-workers if you bring this in to work with you!

It’s my best friend at work’s birthday this week. I am setting out on a adventure in making her a special dessert. She has told me about a Lithuanian Torte that is her very favorite–of course she’s one of THOSE friends… her favorite can’t be just chocolate…or vanilla…It HAS to be a torte from Lithuania…from...Read More

Honey Cake (Lithuanian traditional celebratory cake) During my upbringing there have been quite a few dishes that were either embedded in my home culture or have always kind of always “been there” since I was just a little girl growing up , though none come as close to being a true memory of growing up as the very traditional Lithuanian Honey cake. In Lithuania this cake is also strangely called the “retired one” (just for the record I want to say that I have absolutely no idea why would…

Arretje Nof - the simplest of cakes | Simone's Kitchen

Asta walked into the kitchen and sniffed the air, taking in the familiar scent. “Ooh, are you making kugelis?!” she asked excitedly. “I am – I’m testing recipes. How do you make yours?”, I re…

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Latvian honey cake (1)

Let me say right up front that this recipe is an artery clogger. That is why I make it once or maybe twice a year tops. The recipe has its roots in my family history. I am of both Lithuanian and Po…

To be fair this ridiculously simple starter/bar snack may not be the best showcase for Lithuanian cuisine but apparently it’s a national institution and turns out to be very tasty to boot. Lithuania is a developed country with an advanced, high-income economy, a very high Human Development Index, a very high standard of living and favourable performance in metrics of …

Russian Honey Cake is a gravity-defying layered cake with notes of honey and caramel. It is decadent, beautiful and absolutely delicious.