Hungarian Plum Dumplings – Szilvásgombóc

Szilvásgombóc is a beloved Hungarian dessert made with soft potato dough wrapped around juicy plums. The dumplings are boiled until tender, then coated in buttery, toasted breadcrumbs mixed with sugar and cinnamon. Simple, comforting, and wonderfully nostalgic, this traditional dessert is a favorite in Hungarian home cooking.

Ingredients

For the Dumplings

• 2 lb (900 g) potatoes
• 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more as needed
• 1 large egg
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 12 small ripe plums
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the Breadcrumb Coating

• 1½ cups breadcrumbs
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 2–3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

For Serving

• Powdered sugar, optional
• Ground cinnamon, optional