🇭🇺 Zserbó Szelet (Hungarian Gerbeaud Slice)

Zserbó Szelet, also known as Gerbeaud Slice, is a classic Hungarian layered pastry made with tender yeast dough, apricot jam, ground walnuts, and a smooth chocolate topping. It is especially popular for Christmas, holidays, and family celebrations. (zserbo.info.hu)

Ingredients

For the Dough

  • 500 g all-purpose flour
  • 250 g cold unsalted butter
  • 100 g powdered sugar
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 20 g fresh yeast
  • 100 ml lukewarm milk
  • 100 ml sour cream
  • Pinch of salt

For the Filling

  • 450 g apricot jam
  • 300 g finely ground walnuts
  • 150 g granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the Chocolate Topping

  • 200 g dark chocolate
  • 50 g butter

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