Gombóc (Hungarian Plum Dumplings)🇭🇺

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Gombóc (Hungarian Plum Dumplings) are one of Hungary’s most cherished desserts — tender potato dumplings wrapped around juicy plums, boiled, and then rolled in buttery toasted breadcrumbs. They’re soft, slightly sweet, and simply melt in your mouth at first bite. 🍑🥔✨


🍑🥔 Gombóc – Hungarian Plum Dumplings

Ingredients (about 12 dumplings):

  • 2 cups (450 g) starchy potatoes (boiled & mashed)
  • 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)
  • 2 tbsp semolina (optional, for better texture)
  • 1 egg
  • Pinch of salt

For filling:

  • 12 small ripe plums (or halved larger plums)
  • 2–3 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

For coating:

  • 1 cup (100 g) plain breadcrumbs
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • Powdered sugar (for serving)

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