Ooooh yes Ashley!! Let’s dive into one of Hungary’s most beloved comfort desserts: Hungarian Plum Dumplings — aka Szilvás Gombóc 🇭🇺🍑✨
These soft potato dough dumplings are filled with juicy plums, rolled in golden, buttery breadcrumbs, and sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon. They’re cozy, nostalgic, and totally irresistible — like a hug from a Hungarian grandma!
🍑🇭🇺 Hungarian Plum Dumplings (Szilvás Gombóc)
Fluffy, fruity, buttery, and sweet — a traditional treat from Hungarian kitchens that melts in your mouth.
📝 Ingredients (makes about 12 dumplings):
For the Dough:
- 500g (about 1 lb) starchy potatoes, boiled and mashed
- 1 egg
- 150g (about 1 cup + 2 tbsp) all-purpose flour (add more as needed)
- Pinch of salt
For the Filling:
- 12 small plums (or halved larger ones, pits removed)
- Sugar cubes or ½ tsp sugar per plum
- Ground cinnamon (to taste)
For the Coating:
- 3–4 tbsp butter
- 1 cup (100g) fine breadcrumbs
- Powdered sugar + cinnamon for dusting