Czech Desserts

Learn how to make traditional Czech koláče — soft yeast pastries filled with sweet cheese, jam, or poppy seeds. Authentic recipe with easy step-by-step instructions and expert baking tips.

This traditional žemlovka (zemlbába) recipe layers custard-soaked bread with cinnamon apples and raisins, baked into a comforting Czech apple bread pudding perfect for dessert or a sweet lunch.

This authentic Czech plum butter (povidla) is a slow cooked, fruit spread perfect for koláče, buchty, and dumplings. Deeply flavorful and shelf-stable!

Bake a shiny Slovak Nut Roll (Orechový závin) recipe with rich walnut filling, soft sweet dough, and no-crack tips. A Christmas and Easter favorite.

Bake authentic Czech bábovka with this simple recipe. It’s a moist, oil-based marbled bundt cake with cocoa swirls. It’s the perfect dessert for a special occasion.

Medovnik — a classic Czech honey cake with caramel cream and walnut crumbs. Layers of honey dough soften overnight with dulce de leche cream. Perfect with coffee or for festive occasions.

Make traditional Czech Lívance with this simple recipe! Soft, yeasted pancakes perfect for breakfast or dessert. This authentic recipe includes easy steps, topping ideas, and tips for the fluffiest Bohemian pancakes.