Transylvanian Plum Dumplings with Cottage Cheese (Túrós Szilvás Gombóc)

Túrós Szilvás Gombóc, or Transylvanian Plum Dumplings with Cottage Cheese, is a traditional dish from the Transylvanian Saxon cuisine. These delicious dumplings are a perfect combination of sweet plums and creamy cottage cheese, wrapped in a tender potato dough.

Transylvanian Plum Dumplings with Cottage Cheese (Túrós Szilvás Gombóc)

Ingredients

  • 4 medium potatoes, boiled and mashed
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 12 ripe plums, pitted
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup bread crumbs
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix the mashed potatoes, flour, and salt to form a dough.
  2. Divide the dough into 12 equal parts and flatten each into a small disc.
  3. Place a plum in the center of each disc and wrap the dough around it, forming a smooth ball.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix the cottage cheese, sugar, and cinnamon.
  5. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and carefully drop the dumplings in. Cook for 8-10 minutes or until they float to the surface.
  6. In a pan, melt the butter and toast the bread crumbs until golden brown.
  7. Roll the cooked dumplings in the toasted bread crumbs, then serve with a dollop of sweetened cottage cheese and a dusting of 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
45g
Protein
8g
Fat
5g

Supplies

Large mixing bowl Knife Potato masher Large pot Pan

Tools

Cooking spoon Slotted spoon

Serving suggestions

Serve the Túrós Szilvás Gombóc warm, as a delightful dessert or sweet snack.

Tips & tricks

For an extra flavor boost, add a splash of vanilla extract to the cottage cheese filling.

Cost

$10