Sweet Dumplings with Cottage Cheese (Sladké halušky s tvarohom)

Sladké halušky s tvarohom, or Sweet Dumplings with Cottage Cheese, is a traditional Slovak dessert that is loved for its comforting and indulgent flavors. These soft dumplings are made with a simple dough and filled with a sweet cottage cheese mixture, then topped with a delicious buttery sauce and a sprinkle of sugar. This recipe is perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth and a love for traditional Slovak cuisine.

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Sweet Dumplings with Cottage Cheese (Sladké halušky s tvarohom)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Extra sugar for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix the flour, eggs, milk, and salt to form a dough. Knead the dough until smooth, then let it rest for 10 minutes.
  2. While the dough is resting, prepare the filling by combining the cottage cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl.
  3. Divide the dough into small portions and form them into dumplings, then fill each dumpling with the cottage cheese mixture.
  4. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, then carefully drop the dumplings into the water and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until they float to the surface.
  5. Once the dumplings are cooked, remove them from the water and drain.
  6. In a separate pan, melt the butter over low heat and pour it over the cooked dumplings.
  7. Sprinkle the dumplings with extra sugar before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

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

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Carbohydrates
45g
Protein
12g
Fat
8g

Supplies

Large mixing bowl Large pot Pan

Tools

Cooking spoon Knife

Serving suggestions

Serve the sweet dumplings with cottage cheese warm, as they are, or with a dollop of sour cream for an extra indulgent treat.

Tips & tricks

For a twist, try adding raisins or a sprinkle of cinnamon to the cottage cheese filling for added flavor.

Cost

$8