Hungarian Plum Dumplings (Szilvásgombóc)

Szilvásgombóc, or Hungarian Plum Dumplings, are a traditional Hungarian dessert made with sweet plums wrapped in a potato dough and coated with buttery breadcrumbs. This delicious treat is often served as a dessert or a sweet main course.

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Hungarian Plum Dumplings (Szilvásgombóc)

Ingredients

  • 6-8 ripe plums, pitted
  • 2 cups mashed potatoes
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup semolina
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix together the mashed potatoes, flour, egg, semolina, sugar, and salt to form a dough.
  2. Divide the dough into small portions and wrap each portion around a pitted plum, forming a smooth ball.
  3. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and carefully drop the dumplings into the boiling water. Cook for about 10-12 minutes or until the dumplings float to the surface.
  4. In a separate pan, melt the butter and add the breadcrumbs. Toast the breadcrumbs until golden brown.
  5. Roll the cooked dumplings in the buttery breadcrumbs until coated.
  6. Serve the Szilvásgombóc dusted with powdered sugar.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
20 minutes
Total time:
50 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
40g
Fat
8g
Protein
4g

Supplies

Large pot Large bowl Pan

Tools

Knife Slotted spoon

Serving suggestions

Serve the Szilvásgombóc warm as a delightful dessert or a sweet main course.

Tips & tricks

Be gentle when wrapping the dough around the plums to avoid breaking the fruit. Enjoy the dumplings with a dollop of sour cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.

Cost

$10