Flavors · Samobor

Samoborska kremšnita

Puff pastry dessert filled with a thick layer of egg custard and whipped egg whites, cut into squares. The recipe was created in Samobor in the 1920s, and the dessert is a recognized intangible cultural heritage of Croatia.

Traditional sweet from Samobor, Zagreb

Also known as: Kremšnita, Samoborske kremšnite

Updated November 2026

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Samoborska kremšnita — Samobor, Croatia — Samoborska kremšnita

Samoborska kremšnita — Samobor, Croatia

The Samobor kremšnita is a tall square of pale-yellow custard between two sheets of puff pastry, dusted with sugar. The custard is made from eggs, milk, and sugar, and beaten egg whites are folded in to make it light and airy. Similar pastries exist in several European countries, and the name comes from the German Cremeschnitte.

According to the City of Samobor, the original recipe was created in the 1920s by pastry chef Đuro Lukačić, who learned the trade in Zagreb and, back in his hometown, developed his own version. He prepared it until 1966 and then helped others make it. The recipe passed to local pastry chefs, who transmitted it to the two establishments on the main square where it is still made.

On January 18, 2021, the Croatian Ministry of Culture and Media recognized the samoborska kremšnita as intangible cultural heritage, which includes the knowledge and tradition of its preparation. Other towns have their versions, such as Zagreb and Bled in Slovenia, but Samobor’s has its own composition and appearance.

Tasting the kremšnita on the square is part of visiting Samobor, and many people take it home, even if it cools on the way.

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Where it comes from

Samobor , Zagreb
Dessert created in Samobor in the 1920s and recognized as intangible cultural heritage. It depends on the traditions of the city of Samobor.

Ingredients

Puff pastry, eggs, milk, sugar, wheat flour, and confectioners’ sugar on top.

How it is eaten

Cut into squares, eaten with a fork, preferably fresh, accompanied by coffee; can be taken away.

When it is eaten

All year round, in the cafés on the main square; it’s the most common break during a visit to the town.

Your questions

Questions about Samoborska kremšnita

What is the Samobor kremšnita?

A puff pastry dessert with a tall layer of egg custard and whipped egg whites, cut into squares.

Who created the Samobor kremšnita?

The pastry chef Đuro Lukačić, in the 1920s, according to the City of Samobor.

Is the Samobor kremšnita protected?

Yes. The Croatian Ministry of Culture and Media recognized it as intangible cultural heritage in 2021.

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