Croatian · Croatia
Layered Apple and Poppy Seed Pastry with Cheese and Walnuts
A classic layered cake from northern Croatia with apples, poppy, fresh cheese, and walnuts.
60 minutes8 servings

Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time.
- Sift flour and baking powder, then fold into the mixture.
- Roll out the dough and line a baking dish.
- Spread a layer of apple slices, then poppy seed mixture, fresh cheese, and walnuts.
- Repeat layers, finishing with a top layer of dough.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown.