Szilvás Gombóc Kakaós Bundában (Plum Dumplings in Cocoa Coating)
Sweet, tender dumplings made from potato dough, filled with whole plums, and coated in a rich, slightly sweet cocoa and breadcrumb mixture. A delightful dessert or sweet main course.
🧂 Ingredients
- 1 kg Potatoes(starchy, boiled and mashed)
- 250-300 g All-purpose flour(as needed to form dough)
- 1 large Eggs
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 12-15 medium Plums(ripe, pitted)
- 1 tbsp Sugar(for plum cavities)
- For the Coating:
- 150 g Breadcrumbs
- 3 tbsp Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 50 g Granulated sugar
- 50 g Butter(melted)
- for dusting Optional: Powdered sugar
👨‍🍳 Instructions
- 1
Ensure the mashed potatoes are completely cool and dry. Mix with 250g of flour, the egg, and salt to form a soft, pliable dough. Add more flour if necessary, but avoid making it too stiff.
đź’ˇ Tip: Using leftover mashed potatoes works well. Ensure they are not watery. - 2
Lightly stuff the cavities of the pitted plums with a little sugar.
- 3
Divide the potato dough into portions large enough to encase each plum. Flatten a portion of dough in your palm, place a sugared plum in the center, and carefully wrap the dough around it, sealing completely to form a smooth ball.
đź’ˇ Tip: Work quickly to prevent the dough from becoming sticky. - 4
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Gently drop the plum dumplings into the boiling water, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot.
đź’ˇ Tip: Boil in batches if necessary. - 5
Cook the dumplings for about 15-20 minutes, or until they float to the surface and are cooked through. They should be tender and slightly puffed.
⏱️ 20 minutes - 6
While the dumplings are cooking, prepare the coating. In a shallow dish, combine the breadcrumbs, cocoa powder, and granulated sugar.
- 7
Once the dumplings are cooked, carefully remove them from the boiling water using a slotted spoon. Drain them well.
đź’ˇ Tip: Allow excess water to drip off. - 8
Gently roll each hot dumpling in the melted butter, then immediately coat them thoroughly in the cocoa-breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to ensure an even coating.
- 9
Serve the szilvás gombóc warm, dusted with powdered sugar if desired. They can be enjoyed as a dessert or a sweet main course.
đź’ˇ Pro Tips
- âś“Use firm, ripe plums that hold their shape when cooked.
- âś“If the potato dough is too sticky, add a little more flour, but be careful not to make it tough.
- âś“For an extra rich flavor, a pinch of cinnamon can be added to the cocoa coating.
🔄 Variations
- Instead of plums, use other fruits like apricots or cherries.
- For a less sweet version, reduce the sugar in the coating.
- Serve with a dollop of vanilla yogurt or a light custard sauce.