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Herbaceous Croatian Strukli with Cheese and Spinach

Name: Herbaceous Croatian Strukli with Cheese and Spinach
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 105 min
Total time: 140 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3/4 cup lukewarm water; 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped; 1 cup cottage cheese; 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled; 1 large egg; Salt and black pepper, to taste; 1 cup sour cream; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 tablespoon butter, melted; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

Strukli is a comfort dish with delicate dough layers folded around a savory cheese and spinach filling, then baked to perfection.

4.1(80 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·January 12, 2026

Herbaceous Croatian Strukli with Cheese and Spinach — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

35 min

Cook

1 h 45 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Dough

For the Filling

For the Sauce

For the Topping

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 382 kcal
Protein: 15.33 g
Carbs: 36.67 g
Fat: 19.67 g
Fiber: 1.33 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2289 kcal
Protein: 92 g
Carbs: 220 g
Fat: 118 g
Fiber: 8 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
2 cups all-purpose flour	910	25	190	2	7
1/2 teaspoon salt	0	0	0	0	0
1 tablespoon olive oil	120	0	0	14	0
3/4 cup lukewarm water	0	0	0	0	0
2 cups fresh spinach chopped	14	2	2	0	1
1 cup cottage cheese	206	24	9	10	0
1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled	200	10	3	16	0
1 large egg	70	6	1	5	0
Salt and black pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
1 cup sour cream	445	5	10	45	0
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg	3	0	1	0	0
1 tablespoon butter melted	102	0	0	12	0
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese	216	20	4	14	0
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill	3	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Dough

1
Mix ingredients
Mix flour and salt in a bowl.
2
Form the dough
Add olive oil and lukewarm water, mixing until a soft dough forms.
3
Knead and rest
Knead for 5 minutes, cover, and rest for 30 minutes.
Tip: Ensure the dough is thoroughly rested; it makes rolling easier and more tender.

Preparing the Filling

1
Combine base ingredients
Combine spinach, cottage cheese, feta, and egg in a bowl.
Tip: Ensure spinach is dry before adding to the mix to prevent sogginess.
2
Season filling
Season with salt and pepper.
3
Mix filling
Mix until well combined.

How to Make Herbaceous Croatian Strukli with Cheese and Spinach

Total time: 2 h 20 min · Yields 6 servings

1
Rolling Out the Dough
Carefully roll the dough into a large rectangle, about 1/8 inch thick.
2
Filling the Dough
Spread the filling evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border.
3
Shaping the Strukli
Gently fold the sides over and roll into a log shape. Cut into 8 equal pieces.