🥥✨ Yugoslavia's Bajadera

Yugoslavia's Bajadera

A sweet and plant‑powered way to treat yourself during the holidays!

When you’re craving something rich and chocolatey but don’t want to bake, this Yugoslavian Bajadera swoops in as your smooth, layered hero. 🍫✨

Made with crushed vegan biscuits, vanilla sugar, and glossy dark chocolate, it’s the perfect fridge‑set dessert for cozy afternoons or festive gatherings. Just mix, layer, and chill. No oven, no stress, all joy. 🌱💛

🌞💚 Why you’ll love it

• 🍫 Super chocolatey and satisfying

• 🌰 Crunchy biscuit texture with a silky finish 

• 🧊 No baking needed just mix, layer, and chill

• ⏱️ Meal-prep friendly

• 🌱 Fully plant‑based

🍫 What do you need to make Bajadera? (4 servings)

• 200 ml water

• 250 g plant‑based margarine

• 200 g sugar

• 1 packet vanilla sugar (about 8–10 g)

• 400 g ground vegan biscuits (Posna Plazma / Lane)

• 300 g ground walnuts

• 100 g dark cooking chocolate (dairy‑free)

• 150 g dark cooking chocolate (dairy‑free)

• 6 tbsp vegetable oil

⏱️ How much time does it take to make it?

20 minutes prep • 2-3 hours freeze

👩🏽‍🍳🍨 How to make it?

1. In a saucepan, combine the water, margarine, sugar, and vanilla sugar. Heat over medium until the margarine melts and the sugar dissolves. Bring to a gentle simmer, then remove from heat.

2. In a large bowl, mix the ground walnuts and ground biscuits. Pour the hot syrup over the mixture and stir until evenly combined.

3. Divide the mixture into two equal portions.

4. Melt dark cooking chocolate and mix it into 1 half of the mixture until fully incorporated. Leave the other half plain.

5. Line a rectangular pan with parchment paper. Press the plain mixture evenly into the bottom, then spread the chocolate mixture on top and smooth the surface.

6. Melt dark chocolate with vegetable oil; stir until smooth and glossy.

7. Pour the glaze over the top layer and spread evenly.

8. Refrigerate for several hours until fully set, then cut into small rectangles.

🔢 Nutrient Information (Per Serving)

• 430 kcal ✅

• 20 g protein ✅

• 6 g fibre ✅

• 18 g fats ✅

• 28 g carbs ✅

✨ Pro-tip

• 🍫 Use high‑quality dark chocolate for a glossy finish

• ❄️ Chill overnight for thicker slices

• 🧊 Storage: Keep refrigerated for up to 5 days in an airtight container. 

Credits: Milica Mijailović    

Hi, I am Milica, a MSc student in Earth Sciences. I also work as a Research Officer at the Green Office, VU. My interest in plant-based cooking comes from my long-standing commitment to sustainability. Although my diet is not fully plant based yet, I enjoy experimenting with new recipes and especially love adapting traditional dishes into plant-based versions! 

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