Traditional Poppy Seed Beigli from Crișana
Poppy seed beigli is one of the most beloved traditional holiday pastries from the Crișana region. Influenced by Austro-Hungarian baking traditions, this buttery rolled pastry is generously filled with sweet poppy seed filling flavored with milk, vanilla, and lemon zest. Once baked, it develops its characteristic marbled crust while remaining moist and richly filled inside.
Servings
16
Prep
1 h
Cook
40 min
Total
3 h
🥘Ingredients
servings
For the dough
For the poppy seed filling
For finishing
✅Dietary Compatibility
Yield
2 rolls
📦Storage
Refrigerator
Up to 7 days, wrapped well or stored in an airtight container.
Freezer
Up to 3 months, whole or sliced.
🥗Nutrition Facts
Values per slice (approx. 90 g)
Calories
390 kcal
Protein
8 g
Fat
20 g
Carbohydrates
45 g
Fiber
4 g
🍷Pairs Well With
💡Variations
Walnut beigli: replace the poppy seeds with 350 g ground walnuts.
Poppy seed and sour cherry beigli: add 100 g candied sour cherries to the filling.
Orange poppy seed beigli: add orange zest for a festive citrus flavor.