Soft potato dough wrapped around juicy plums, gently boiled until tender, then coated in buttery toasted breadcrumbs and cinnamon sugar—Hungarian Plum Dumplings, or Szilvás Gombóc, are one of the most beloved traditional desserts in Hungarian cuisine.
These dumplings are simple, comforting, and wonderfully nostalgic. The moment you cut one open and find a warm plum surrounded by tender potato dough, you understand why this recipe has remained a favorite in Hungarian homes for generations.
🇭🇺 What Are Szilvás Gombóc?
Szilvás Gombóc translates to “plum dumplings.”
The recipe begins with a soft potato-based dough. Fresh plums are placed in the center, often with a little cinnamon sugar, and the dough is carefully wrapped around the fruit.
The dumplings are then boiled until cooked and finished by rolling them in buttery toasted breadcrumbs.
