Papanași
Papanași, with cherries, at a restaurant, in Sinaia | |
| Type | Pastry |
|---|---|
| Course | Main, Dessert |
| Place of origin | Romania, Moldova |
| Main ingredients | soft cheese (ca. 60-70%), wheat flour (ca. 30%), sugar; cream and jam for topping |
Papanași is a Romanian and Moldovan traditional fried or boiled pastry made from fresh-cheese (brânza proaspătă or urdă) dough. It is usually served topped with cream (smântână) and fruit confit.