Traditional Hungarian dessert recipes – Culinary Hungary

Ashley, I see it! 😍 Those are Hungarian Túrógombóc — sweet cottage cheese (or curd cheese) dumplings rolled in toasted breadcrumbs, dusted with powdered sugar, and often served with sour cream or fruit sauce. They’re soft, slightly tangy, and one of Hungary’s most beloved homestyle desserts. 🇭🇺✨

Here’s the recipe:

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⭐ Hungarian Túrógombóc (Sweet Cottage Cheese Dumplings)

Ingredients:

• 1 lb (450 g) túró or farmer’s cheese (substitute: well-drained ricotta or dry cottage cheese)
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup (100 g) semolina (not flour – semolina gives it texture)
• Pinch of salt
• 1–2 tbsp sugar (optional, some make them without sugar and sweeten with toppings)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

For coating:

• 3 tbsp butter
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• Powdered sugar, for dusting
• Sour cream or fruit jam, for serving

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