Name: Almost-Prekmurje gibanica, the quick way
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Slovenian
Ingredients: 330 g spelt flour; 250 g sugar; 1 sachet baking powder; 110 g ground poppy seeds; 150 g ground walnuts; 5 pieces large apples; 1 piece lemon juice; 2 tsp cinnamon; 600 ml plant-based cream; 550 g tofu; 2 sachets vanilla sugar; 100 ml plant-based yoghurt; 20 ml plant-based drink; 1.5 tsp apple cider vinegar

Prekmurje gibanica is one of my favourite desserts. A quick vegan adaptation, perfect for when you have guests.

Prekmurje gibanica is one of my favourite desserts. Years ago my mum showed me a simple recipe that lets us make gibanica the quick way while still keeping its incredible flavour.

When I became vegan, I adapted the recipe and made it plant-based. Now I often make it when I'm expecting guests – I cut it into small pieces like a pastry. Everyone loves the taste, especially once they find out it's vegan.

Choosing a baking dish

A smaller, deeper dish (approx. 33×25 cm) gives taller portions with more distinct layers, ideal as a stand-alone dessert. A larger dish gives lower portions with less distinct layers, better suited to smaller pastry-style pieces or a snack.

Tips

You can use white or wholemeal flour. The sweetness varies depending on the cream you use. To remove the water from the tofu, use paper kitchen towels and press gently.