Hungarian Szilvás Gombóc, or Plum Dumplings, is one of Hungary’s most cherished comfort desserts. Made with a soft potato dough wrapped around juicy ripe plums, these tender dumplings are gently boiled and coated in buttery toasted breadcrumbs mixed with cinnamon and sugar. Every bite reveals a sweet, warm plum center that perfectly complements the fluffy dough and crunchy coating.
Served warm as a dessert, sweet main course, or nostalgic family meal, Szilvás Gombóc is a beloved recipe that has been passed down through generations of Hungarian households.
Why You’ll Love This Hungarian Plum Dumplings Recipe
- Authentic Hungarian family recipe
- Soft and fluffy potato dumplings
- Sweet, juicy plum filling
- Coated in buttery toasted breadcrumbs
- Perfect for dessert or a sweet meal
- Made with simple pantry ingredients
- Freezer-friendly and easy to reheat
- A timeless Hungarian comfort food
What Is Hungarian Szilvás Gombóc?
Szilvás Gombóc (pronounced SEE-lvahsh GOM-bots) is a traditional Hungarian dumpling made from a tender potato-based dough wrapped around whole fresh plums. A small cube of sugar and a pinch of cinnamon are often tucked inside the plum, creating a delicious syrupy filling as the dumplings cook.
After boiling, the dumplings are rolled in golden toasted breadcrumbs sautéed in butter, then generously sprinkled with cinnamon sugar before serving.
Ingredients
For the Potato Dough
- 1 kg (2¼ lbs) starchy potatoes
- 250–300 g (2–2½ cups) all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 30 g (2 tablespoons) melted butter
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the Filling
- 10–12 small ripe Italian plums
- 10–12 sugar cubes (or 2 tablespoons granulated sugar)
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
For the Breadcrumb Coating
- 150 g (1½ cups) fine breadcrumbs
- 60 g (¼ cup) butter
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For Serving
- Powdered sugar
- Extra cinnamon sugar
- Sour cream (optional)
Kitchen Equipment
- Large pot
- Potato masher or potato ricer
- Mixing bowl
- Rolling pin
- Slotted spoon
- Large skillet
