Croatian cuisine

Štrukli (baked cheese dumplings)

Zagreb štrukli: thin dough filled with fresh cheese and cream, baked in cream.

Well-cooked hot dish

Štrukli (baked cheese dumplings) — Croatian cuisine. Photograph of the dish.

Ingredients

The dough is rolled thin, filled with cheese, cut and baked with cream until golden on top.

Use only pasteurised milk, yoghurt, cream and cheese.
Soft, mould-ripened and market cheeses may be unpasteurised. Choose packaged cheese labelled pasteurised, or use cheese melted in a hot dish.
Eggs should be fully cooked, with firm whites and yolks.

Use only pasteurised cottage cheese, sour cream and cream, never market cheese. Bake until steaming in the middle.

Your diet during treatment is agreed with your doctor. Sample 7-day menu for the treatment period →

Once cooled, refrigerate (within 2 hours) and eat within 1–2 days.

In the oven until hot in the centre; in a microwave, turn halfway.

Low appetite. Gives a lot of energy and protein in a small portion — can help when appetite is low.
Weight loss. Energy-dense and easy to enrich (oil, cheese, yoghurt) — can help with weight loss.
Mouth sores. Soft and moist; easier to eat without spicy or sour additions.

These are general observations: what suits you can change from day to day.

Phase notes are general. During low counts, follow only your care team’s food rules.

Heart disease, Obesity, Liver disease, Stomach and gut. Can be fatty. With heart, liver or digestive disease, or excess weight, discuss fat content and portions with your team.
Autoimmune disease, Stomach and gut. Contains wheat (gluten). With coeliac disease and some autoimmune conditions, discuss it with your team.
Stomach and gut. Contains dairy. With lactose intolerance or bowel problems, discuss suitability with your team.

Nutrition figures from a reliable source have not been added for this dish yet.

Medical disclaimerThis information is for educational purposes only and does not replace medical advice.