Pomazanka z Redkvicek a Syra - Croatian Cheese Spread

Ingredients:

•4 ounces (1 stick) softened butter
•1 (8-ounce) package softened cream cheese
•1 to 2 cups shredded radishes
•2 tablespoons chopped chives or green onions
•Salt to taste

Preparation:

1.In a medium bowl, cream together butter and cream cheese. Mix in grated radishes, chives or green onions and salt, combining thoroughly. Refrigerate, covered, until ready to serve. Goes well with dark rye breads or raw veggies, bread sticks or crackers.

Rozata (Creme Caramel Custard) from Croatian Night

Ingredients:
CUSTARD:
8 eggs
8 Tbsp sugar
1 l (1 qt) milk
grated zest of 1 lemon
2 Tbsp rum or maraschino
CARAMEL:
2 Tbsp sugar

Preparation:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
   
2. CARAMEL: Spread 2 Tbsp sugar evenly over the bottom of flan mold. Heat the dish until sugar is melted to a golden-brown syrup. Let cool until hardened.
   
3. CUSTARD: Beat eggs with sugar until foamy. Add lemon zest, rum and milk. Pour mixture into the prepared flan mold.
   
4. Place mold in a baking pan. Pour enough hot water to come halfway up the sides of the mold, cover with aluminum foil. Place in the oven and bake until set, about 1 hour.
5. To serve, invert a flan mold of Rozata onto the center of a large plate and remove the mold. Serve with whipped cream.