Name: Grandma's grilážky – an honest recipe that has no competition
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 package of larger cake wafers; 300 g granulated sugar (for the caramel); 300 g granulated sugar (for the egg mixture); 250 g margarine; 350 g coarsely chopped walnuts; 4 eggs

Grandma's grilážky – an honest recipe that has no competition

Grandma's grilážky – an honest recipe that has no competition recept

Easy to prepare
8 portions
45 minutes

Jan, 16. 12. 2025

This traditional recipe for Grandma’s grilážky belongs among those that deserve an honorable place in every home cookbook. The combination of crisp wafers, fragrant caramel, walnuts and butter creates a dessert that melts in the mouth. They are prepared without baking, have a long shelf life and taste just as excellent as ever – just as we remember them from childhood.

For 8 portions

Ingredients

1 package of larger cake wafers
300 g granulated sugar (for the caramel)
300 g granulated sugar (for the egg mixture)
250 g margarine
350 g coarsely chopped walnuts
4 eggs

Preparation procedure

Preparation of the egg mixture: Beat the eggs with 300 g of sugar until light and frothy. This mixture will later form the base of the cream.
Preparation of the caramel: Pour 300 g of sugar into a deeper pan and let it slowly melt over low heat without stirring. Occasionally just gently shake the pan. When the sugar turns amber, add a piece of margarine and let it melt. Then stir in the rest of the margarine and begin mixing so the caramel comes together into a smooth mass.
Combining the mixtures: Gradually pour the beaten eggs with sugar into the warm caramel. Keep stirring until the mixture begins to slightly curdle and thicken. Then add the chopped nuts and stir everything for another 5–10 minutes until the ingredients are nicely combined.
Forming the layers: Let the mixture cool slightly. Then spread it evenly onto one wafer, cover with the second and press lightly. Place on a flat surface, cover with baking paper and weigh down (e.g., with a cookbook or board). Let set for at least 2 hours.
Serving: After setting, cut the grilážky with a sharp knife into rectangles or small squares.

Total preparation time

45 minutes (including setting about 2 hours)

Number of servings

approx. 25 pieces

Conclusion

Grandma’s grilážky are a perfect example of classic homemade sweets that never go out of fashion. The caramel flavor, crunchy nuts and the delicacy of the wafer form a combination that is irresistible. They are ideal not only for Christmas, but also as a sweet treat with coffee or after a Sunday lunch. Store them in a closed tin – they will last a long time and are even better with each passing day.