Ingredients
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1 loaf of white bread
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500 ml Milk
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2 Eggs
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12 tbsp castor sugar
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2 tbsp melted butter
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8 small applespeeled and grated roughly
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1 tsp cinnamon
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icing sugar
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Filling
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250 g cottage cheese
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2 tbsp powdered sugar
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1 tbsp softened butter
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30 g vanilla sugar
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1 egg yolk
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50 g raisinssoaked in rum
Directions
This bread pudding is often sweetened and served as a dessert, but the Czech people have been known to serve it as a savoury main course! This is something that the Czech people have a love-hate relationship with… you either love it… or you hate it… but those who love it truly appreciate it for what it is!
This partcular pudding is made from rohlík. Rohlík is the most common Czech grocery item – it replaces all white bread and is a staple in any household. Rohlik is used to make this bread pudding, layered with vanilla-flavored milk, grated apples, tvaroh, raisins, and cinnamon, and then baked in the oven until it forms a pudding.
This traditional dessert is often served with whipped cream or sometimes meringue!
Preparation:
- Preheat the oven to 160°C. Grease the baking dish with butter.
- Prepare the cheese filling: beat together the tvaroh with the butter, sugar, and egg yolk. Add the vanilla sugar and drained raisins, remembering to reserve the liquid.
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Bake for 40 minutes until the surface is golden and crispy.
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Allow the žemlovka to rest for 10-15 minutes before serving. Serve warm, sprinkled with powdered sugar.
