Hungarian plum dumplings – Szilvásgombóc🇭🇺.

Ahh, Szilvásgombóc 🇭🇺 (Hungarian Plum Dumplings) is such a nostalgic classic! 💜 These pillowy potato dumplings wrapped around juicy plums and rolled in sweet, buttery breadcrumbs are a true Central European treat—especially loved in late summer when plums are in season.

Here’s a traditional recipe for you:

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🇭🇺 Hungarian Plum Dumplings (Szilvásgombóc)

Ingredients:

• For the dough:
  • 2 lbs (900 g) starchy potatoes (Yukon gold or russet), boiled and peeled
  • 1 ½ cups (200 g) all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 pinch of salt
• For the filling:
  • 12 small ripe plums (Italian or damson are best)
  • 12 sugar cubes (or 1 tsp sugar each)
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional, but lovely)
• For the coating:
  • 1 ½ cups (150 g) breadcrumbs
  • 4 Tbsp butter
  • 2 Tbsp sugar (or more to taste)
  • Powdered sugar for serving