Belokranjska povitica

Believed to have been brought to Slovenian Bela Krajina by Uskoks - Serbian and Croatian Habsburg soldiers that inhabited the areas of the eastern Adriatic - belokranjska povitica is a savory treat that combines a creamy cheese-like filling and thin phyllo dough. The filling is traditionally prepared with pregreta smetana – a milk product that is produced by heating and baking full-fat milk until a brown crust forms on top. The cream is then drained, and the leftover cheese is combined with eggs before it is spread on phyllo sheets. Belokranjska povitica is always savory, and it is traditionally rolled into a swirl. It is best enjoyed freshly baked.