Posna Lenja Pita od Jagoda

Some desserts taste like childhood… and this is one of them.

Soft, crumbly dough. Juicy strawberry filling. A golden grated top that melts in your mouth.
This Posna Lenja Pita od Jagoda is a traditional Balkan dessert often made during fasting periods, but honestly – it’s so good you’ll want it all year long.

It’s simple. No eggs. No dairy. Just beautiful homemade comfort.

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Ingredients

Dough:

• 450 g all-purpose flour
  
• 250 g shortening or unsalted Euro margarine
  
• 125 g sugar
  
• 1 vanilla sugar (about 10 g)
  
• 7 g baking powder
  
• Zest of 1 lemon
  
• 30–50 ml soda water
  

Filling:

• 800 g fresh strawberries
  
• Juice of ½ lemon
  
• 1 vanilla sugar
  
• 125 g sugar
  
• 40–50 g flour or semolina (griz)
  

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Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, shortening, sugar, vanilla sugar, baking powder, and lemon zest.
   
2. Mix on low speed and gradually add soda water just until the dough comes together. Do not overmix.
   
3. Lightly knead the dough to form a cylinder. Divide into two equal parts.
   
4. Wrap one piece in plastic wrap and freeze for 45–60 minutes (just to firm up for grating).
   
5. Roll out the second piece into a 10×10-inch square.
   
6. Place it into a square baking pan and gently press to fill the corners.
   

Prepare the filling:

7. Wash, dry, and chop strawberries.
   
8. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
   
9. In a bowl, gently mix strawberries with lemon juice, sugar, vanilla sugar, and flour (or semolina).
   The flour will absorb excess juice, so the crust stays firm.
   
10. Spread the strawberry filling evenly over the dough.
    
11. Remove the chilled dough from the freezer and grate it over the filling using a large grater.
    
12. Bake for 45–50 minutes, until golden on top.
    

Let cool completely before slicing. Slice into 16 pieces. 

Enjoy and serve with coffee.  

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Serving Suggestions

• Dust with powdered sugar
  
• Serve slightly chilled
  
• Add a spoonful of vegan whipped cream
  

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Storage

Store covered at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerated up to 5 days.

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FAQ

Can I use frozen strawberries?
Yes, but do not thaw them fully. Increase flour slightly.

Can I use oil instead of margarine?
No — this dough needs solid fat for the crumble texture.

Can I use other fruits?
Absolutely! Sour cherries, raspberries, apricots or plums work beautifully.

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Posna Lenja Pita od Jagoda

Postoje kolači koji mirišu na detinjstvo… a ovo je jedan od njih.

Prhko testo, sočan fil od jagoda i zlatna rendana korica koja se topi u ustima.
Ova posna lenja pita od jagoda pravi se tokom posta, ali je toliko ukusna da ćete želeti da je pravite cele godine.

Jednostavna. Bez jaja. Bez mleka. Čista domaća toplina.

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Sastojci

Testo:

• 450 g mekog brašna
  
• 250 g biljnog margarina (neslanog)
  
• 125 g šećera
  
• 1 vanilin šećer
  
• 7 g praška za pecivo
  
• Korica 1 limuna
  
• 30–50 ml kisele vode
  

Fil:

• 800 g jagoda
  
• Sok od ½ limuna
  
• 1 vanilin šećer
  
• 125 g šećera
  
• 40–50 g brašna ili griza
  

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Priprema

1. U činiju staviti brašno, margarin, šećer, vanilin šećer, prašak za pecivo i koricu limuna.
   
2. Mutiti na najmanjoj brzini i dodavati kiselu vodu dok se testo ne sjedini. Ne premesiti.
   
3. Lagano oblikovati valjak i podeliti na dva dela.
   
4. Jedan deo uviti u foliju i staviti u zamrzivač 45–60 minuta.
   
5. Drugi deo razvući na 25×25 cm i staviti u pleh. Prstima utisnuti u uglove.
   

Fil:

6. Jagode oprati, osušiti i iseckati.
   
7. Zagrejati rernu na 190°C.
   
8. Pomešati jagode sa limunovim sokom, šećerom, vanilin šećerom i brašnom (ili grizom).
   
9. Fil rasporediti preko testa.
   
10. Ohlađeno testo izrendati preko fila.
    
11. Peći 45–50 minuta dok ne porumeni.
    

Ohladiti potpuno pre sečenja.