Absolutely! Here’s the authentic recipe for one of Hungary’s most beloved desserts:
🇭🇺 Hungarian Cottage Cheese Dumplings (Túrógombóc)
Soft, creamy dumplings made from cottage cheese, lightly sweetened, boiled, and rolled in golden toasted breadcrumbs. Traditionally served with sour cream and powdered sugar — this dish is pure comfort!
🧀 Ingredients (for 4 servings):
For the dumplings:
- 500 g (1 lb) dry cottage cheese or farmer’s cheese (very well drained)
- 2 eggs
- 100 g (¾ cup) semolina
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of ½ lemon (optional but recommended)
- Pinch of salt
For the coating:
- 3 tbsp butter
- 150 g (1½ cups) breadcrumbs
To serve:
- Sour cream
- Powdered sugar
- Optional: fruit preserves or cinnamon