Plum dumplings are a classic Eastern European dessert made with plums wrapped in a tender potato dough and boiled to perfection. These sweet and savory treats are perfect for an afternoon snack or a light dessert. Try making them from scratch with this easy and delicious recipe.
Ingredients
- 6 medium potatoes, peeled and boiled
- 2 cups flour
- 1 egg
- Pinch of salt
- 12 ripe plums, pitted
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp butter
Directions
- Mash the boiled potatoes and let them cool
- Mix in the flour, egg, and salt to form a dough
- Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces
- Wrap each plum in a piece of dough
- Boil the dumplings in a pot of water for 15 minutes
- In a separate pan, melt the butter and sauté the breadcrumbs until golden
- Serve the dumplings sprinkled with sugar and buttered breadcrumbs
Interesting Facts
Plum dumplings are a popular dish in countries like Hungary, Slovakia, and Austria
They are often served as a main course rather than a dessert
The combination of sweet plums and savory potato dough is a unique and delicious flavor contrast