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These traditional Romanian desserts aren’t just delicious, they’re also a sweet snapshot of the country’s diverse culture. No-bake cakes, DIY chocolate candy, and braided breads are a throwback to Romania’s post-war past when ingenious cooks were forced to be thrifty.
The ring-shaped donuts are made from cottage cheese and semolina and then fried, which the Romanians prefer, unlike the original recipe borrowed from Austro-Hungarians that required boiling. The dessert is finished with sour cream on top and preserve, usually blackberry or forest fruits.
Traditional Romanian recipes bring together a mix of ingredients and influences, heavily influenced by Balkan, Turkish, Serbian, German, and Hungarian cuisines. On the savory side, sarmale, mititei, and ciorba are some of Romania’s food staples.
The Carpathians have a cake named after them, and it is the peak of every festive table, not only because of its beautiful presentation but also because of its taste. It takes some time to bake eight layers of sponge cake, but the effort really pays off, while chocolate cream sticks the layers together.
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