🇭🇺 Hungarian Plum Dumplings (Szilvás Gombóc)

Hungarian Plum Dumplings, known as Szilvás Gombóc, are a beloved traditional dessert made from soft potato dough wrapped around juicy plums. The dumplings are boiled until tender, then coated in buttery toasted breadcrumbs mixed with sugar and cinnamon.

This comforting Hungarian classic is especially delicious when served warm, with the sweet-tart plum hidden inside the tender dumpling and the fragrant cinnamon breadcrumbs covering every bite.

Ingredients

For the Dumplings

• 1 lb (450 g) potatoes
• 1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour, plus extra as needed
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon butter
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 8–10 small ripe plums
• 2–3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the Breadcrumb Coating

• 1 ½ cups (150 g) breadcrumbs
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 3–4 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For Serving

• Powdered sugar, optional
• Extra cinnamon, optional