Derelye is a traditional Hungarian filled pasta, often stuffed with sweet cottage cheese, fruit jam, or even savory fillings. Think of it as Hungary’s version of sweet ravioli — soft pasta pillows tossed in buttery breadcrumbs and dusted with powdered sugar.
📝 Ingredients
Dough
2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
Pinch of salt
2–3 tbsp water (if needed)
Sweet Cheese Filling
1 cup (250 g) farmer’s cheese or dry cottage cheese
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp sour cream
Zest of ½ lemon (optional)
For Coating
½ cup breadcrumbs
3 tbsp butter
Powdered sugar for serving
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Dough
Mix flour and salt.
Add eggs and knead into a smooth dough (add a little water if needed).
Cover and rest 20–30 minutes.
2️⃣ Prepare the Filling
Mix cheese, sugar, vanilla, sour cream, and lemon zest until smooth.
3️⃣ Assemble
Roll dough thin (about 1/16 inch).
Place small spoonfuls of filling spaced apart.
Fold dough over filling.
Press edges firmly to seal.
Cut into squares or rectangles.
4️⃣ Cook
Boil in salted water for 3–4 minutes, until they float.
Remove with slotted spoon.
5️⃣ Breadcrumb Coating
Melt butter in a pan.
Add breadcrumbs and toast until golden.
Toss cooked derelye in breadcrumbs.
🍽️ Serve
Sprinkle generously with powdered sugar and serve warm.
Soft, comforting, and slightly sweet — a true Hungarian classic 🇭🇺
