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Vasina torta (torta de Vasina)

A Serbian flaky pastry cake with a filling of nuts or cheese, prepared for holidays and family gatherings. Its crust is cut into generous slices, often served with coffee or a small glass of rakija.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Pâte

Garniture

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

Nutrition facts

883 kcal per serving

Protein
19 g
Carbohydrates
54.4 g
of which sugars
10.8 g
Fat
63.9 g
Fiber
4.7 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Mix the flour and salt in a large bowl, then make a well in the centre.
  2. Add the egg, the lukewarm water and half the melted butter, then knead for 10 minutes until you have a soft, smooth dough. Let it rest for 30 minutes, covered.
  3. Meanwhile, mash the fresh cheese with the sugar, crème fraîche and walnuts to make an even filling.
  4. Preheat the oven to 180 °C. Divide the dough into two unequal portions and roll out the larger one very thinly on a floured surface.
  5. Line a buttered round tin with this sheet, spread over the walnut and cheese filling, then cover with the second sheet rolled out thinly.
  6. Seal the edges together, make a few cuts on top, and brush with the remaining melted butter and then the egg yolk.
  7. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the crust is golden brown. Let it cool slightly before unmoulding and slicing.

Variations and tips

Apple version. Replace the filling with grated apples mixed with cinnamon and raisins.

With what's available here. Ricotta or drained fromage blanc work very well in place of the local fresh cheese.

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