Ah, Szilvás gombóc! 😋 Those are Hungarian plum dumplings, a traditional dessert that’s soft, sweet, and slightly tangy from the plums, often coated with buttery breadcrumbs and sprinkled with powdered sugar. I can give you a clear recipe to make them at home.
Here’s a classic version:
Ingredients (for ~12 dumplings)
For the dough:
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500 g (about 4 cups) potatoes (starchy, like Russets)
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150–200 g (1–1.5 cups) all-purpose flour (adjust as needed)
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1 egg
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Pinch of salt
For the filling:
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12 plums (fresh or halved and pitted)
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12 small sugar cubes (optional, for extra sweetness inside)
For coating:
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100 g (about ½ cup) butter
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150 g (about 1 cup) breadcrumbs
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Powdered sugar, for sprinkling
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Cinnamon sugar (optional)
Instructions
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Cook the potatoes
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Boil the potatoes with skin on until soft (20–25 min).
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Peel while warm and mash until smooth. Let cool slightly.
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Make the dough
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In a large bowl, mix mashed potatoes, flour, egg, and a pinch of salt until a smooth, slightly sticky dough forms.
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You may need to adjust flour depending on potato moisture.
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Prepare the plums
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Remove pits if not already done.
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Optional: insert a small sugar cube or sprinkle a little sugar inside each plum.
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Shape the dumplings
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Take a small piece of dough (~2 tbsp), flatten it in your hand, place a plum in the center, and wrap the dough around it. Seal well so the plum is completely enclosed.
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Roll gently into a smooth ball.
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Cook the dumplings
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a gentle boil.
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Drop dumplings carefully into boiling water.
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Boil for 8–10 minutes or until they float to the surface, then cook 2–3 min more.
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Make the breadcrumb coating
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Melt butter in a skillet, add breadcrumbs, and fry until golden brown.
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Coat the dumplings
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Remove dumplings from water with a slotted spoon.
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Roll in buttery breadcrumbs.
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Sprinkle with powdered sugar (and cinnamon sugar if you like).
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Serving suggestion:
Serve warm, maybe with a dollop of sour cream or extra sugar on top. They’re perfect for a cozy dessert!
If you want, I can also give you a faster, easier version using ready-made dough that still tastes very traditional—great if you’re short on time.
Do you want me to do that?