Flija Prizrenase Style Skillet (Kosovar Layered Crepe & Creamy Kaymak Bake) – Authentic Kosovo Recipe
Kosovo’s most iconic hospitality dish, traditionally baked under a hot metal sač into golden, creamy layers.
- Country of Origin
- 🇽🇰 Kosovo (Southern Europe, Europe)
- Dietary Profile
- vegetarian
- Prep Time
- 20 min
- Cook Time
- 30 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Signature Staples
- Golden savory crepe layers, Rich kaymak (clotted cream)/sour cream and feta spread, Roasted peppers and honey, Melted butter, Sea salt
Ingredients for Flija Prizrenase Style Skillet (Kosovar Layered Crepe & Creamy Kaymak Bake) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) golden savory crepe layers, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups rich kaymak (clotted cream)/sour cream and feta spread, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup roasted peppers and honey
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with melted butter
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Kosovo seasoning (sea salt, pickled pepper relish)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Preheat oven to 390°F (200°C) and lightly oil an ovenproof skillet or baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion, garlic, melted butter, and sea salt, pickled pepper relish for 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Combine golden savory crepe layers and rich kaymak (clotted cream)/sour cream and feta spread with the sautéed aromatics and layer evenly into the baking dish.
- Top with roasted peppers and honey and bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until bubbling and golden brown on top.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving warm at the table.