Zserbo Szelet Recipe A Hungarian Dessert🇭🇺.

Instructions

1. Make the dough

  1. Mix flour, sugar, salt, and yeast in a bowl.
  2. Add lukewarm milk, melted butter, and eggs.
  3. Knead until smooth and elastic (about 8–10 minutes).
  4. Cover and let rise for 1 hour, until doubled in size.

2. Prepare the walnut filling

  1. Mix ground walnuts and sugar in a bowl.
  2. Set aside.

3. Assemble the layers

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Divide dough into 3 equal parts.
  3. Roll out the first part and place in a greased baking pan.
  4. Spread half of the apricot jam, then half of the walnut-sugar mixture.
  5. Roll out the second part of dough, place on top, repeat with remaining jam and walnuts.
  6. Roll out the last part of dough and place on top.

4. Bake

  • Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden brown.
  • Let cool completely before glazing.

5. Add the chocolate glaze

  1. Melt chocolate and butter together over a double boiler or in the microwave.
  2. Spread evenly over the cooled top layer.
  3. Let set, then cut into squares or rectangles.

⭐ Tips

  • Use smooth apricot jam for easy spreading.
  • For extra richness, lightly brush the layers with simple syrup before adding chocolate.
  • Store in an airtight container; flavors improve after a day.

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