Šne nokle, šnenokle or tičije mleko
In searches and in everyday speech you will also come across the single-word form šnenokle. The name šne nokle is linked to the German term for “snow dumplings”, while tičije mleko (“bird’s milk”) is a name connected with Hungarian tradition. These different names show nicely that Vojvodina’s food vocabulary does not belong to just one language. When ordering, though, it is simplest to use the name written on the menu.
Where the difference in texture comes from
The basis is eggs, milk and sugar, while the way the custard is thickened can vary from recipe to recipe. The egg whites are whisked, shaped with a spoon and cooked; the yolks go into the custard. That is why this dish can’t be described simply as a pudding with something on top. The dumplings and the custard play different roles, and it is precisely the meeting of these two textures that makes the dessert so recognisable.
When to choose them
You can order šne nokle to finish lunch, or stop for them as a separate sweet break during a walk. If you have already had breaded meat, goulash or another main course, gauge your appetite before ordering more food. An airy texture doesn’t in itself tell you how filling a dessert is, so it is better to choose by taste and the portion you want than by that impression.
Where to try šne nokle in central Novi Sad
Šne nokle are on the current, updated Lazin Salaš menu. If you are in the centre and fancy a homemade dessert, look at our desserts or ask us about availability when you arrive. For guests who prefer baked pastry, the menu also has strudel, apple pie and lenja pita; the choice depends on what kind of sweet treat you feel like that day.
A sweet break fits easily into a one-day tour of Novi Sad. Not every stop has to become a big lunch: sometimes it is enough to sit down, order a dessert and talk about what you have seen. If you are just getting to know the local food, read our selection of Vojvodina dishes too, and plan your next visit around a different flavour.
A small tip for your first taste
Take a little of the dumpling and a little of the custard on your spoon. You will understand straight away why the two belong together. And if you come with someone for whom this dessert is a childhood memory, you will probably get a story about how it was made at home along with your portion.
