Of course! 🇭🇺 When it comes to Hungarian filled pasta, you’re likely thinking of traditional dishes like derelye (Hungarian sweet or savory dumplings) or túrós derelye, soft pasta pockets filled with sweet cottage cheese — similar to pierogi, but with distinct Hungarian flavors.
Here’s a recipe for classic Túrós Derelye (Hungarian Sweet Cheese Dumplings), a beloved old-fashioned treat often served with buttery breadcrumbs and powdered sugar:
🇭🇺✨ Túrós Derelye (Hungarian Sweet Cheese Dumplings)
✅ For the dough:
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- ½ tsp salt
- About ½ cup (120 ml) water (add gradually until dough is smooth)
✅ For the filling:
- 1 cup (225 g) fresh dry cottage cheese or farmer’s cheese (túró)
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract or zest of 1 lemon
✅ For topping:
- 4 tbsp butter
- ¾ cup (100 g) fine breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp sugar
- Pinch of cinnamon (optional)
- Powdered sugar, for serving