🇭🇺 Hungarian Plum Dumplings – Szilvásgombóc 🍑🥔

Szilvásgombóc, or Hungarian Plum Dumplings, is a beloved traditional Hungarian dessert made with soft potato dough wrapped around juicy plums. The dumplings are boiled until tender, then rolled in buttery toasted breadcrumbs mixed with sugar and cinnamon.

Each dumpling hides a warm, sweet plum inside, creating a wonderful contrast between the soft potato dough, juicy fruit, and crisp golden crumbs. Finished with powdered sugar, Szilvásgombóc is a comforting classic that has been enjoyed in Hungarian homes for generations.

Ingredients

For the Potato Dough

• 1½ lbs (700 g) potatoes
• 1½–2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 large egg
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

For the Plum Filling

• 12 small ripe plums
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the Breadcrumb Coating

• 1½ cups fine breadcrumbs
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• ⅓ cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For Serving

• Powdered sugar
• Extra cinnamon, optional