Calvinist heaven – Kálvinista mennyország

by | Mar 15, 2024 | Desserts

Kálvinista mennyország, translated as Calvinist heaven, is a traditional Hungarian dessert that combines noodles (csuszatészta), cottage cheese, and shortcrust pastry. This unique dessert reflects the culinary heritage of Hungary and its historical connection to Calvinism.

The dish typically consists of cooked noodles mixed with sweetened cottage cheese and encased in layers of shortcrust pastry. Once assembled, it is baked until golden brown and served lukewarm, often dusted with powdered sugar for added sweetness. The combination of savory noodles, creamy cottage cheese, and buttery pastry creates a delightful contrast of flavors and textures, making it a beloved treat among Hungarians.

The name Calvinist heaven likely stems from the association of this dessert with Hungarian Calvinist communities, where it may have been enjoyed as a special delicacy during religious holidays or gatherings. While its exact origins are unclear, kálvinista mennyország remains a cherished part of Hungarian culinary tradition, offering a taste of comfort and indulgence reminiscent of simpler times.

Calvinist heaven - Kálvinista mennyország
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Hungarian cottage cheese

This is what Hungarian túró looks like

You often ask me what kind of cottage cheese (or curd cheese or farmer's cheese - call it what you want) I use in the recipes. In Hungary the store-bought cottage cheese is dry and crumbly as you can see in the picture. So if a recipe calls for túró, I mean this type. If you can't obtain túró, you can try to make your own from whole milk. Click on the link below.

Metric system vs cup

In Hungary metric units are in use, all the recipes on this website are based on this system, so a kitchen scale is necessary. Since I’m not familiar with cup as a measurement unit, I convert grams to cups by using an online converter. The values in brackets, therefore, are only approximate volumes, so, please, double-check them before you start cooking.