Hungarian Plum Dumplings (Szilvás Gombóc)

Hungarian Plum Dumplings, known as Szilvás Gombóc, are a beloved traditional Hungarian dessert made with tender potato dough wrapped around juicy plums, then cooked until soft and coated in golden, buttery breadcrumbs.

Sweet, fruity, and comforting, these dumplings are a wonderful example of Hungarian home cooking. The combination of soft potato dough, warm plum, cinnamon sugar, and toasted breadcrumbs makes every bite wonderfully satisfying.

Ingredients

For the Dumplings

• 1½ lb (700 g) potatoes
• 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour, approximately
• 1 large egg
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 12–15 small ripe plums
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1–2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

For the Breadcrumb Coating

• 1½ cups (150 g) breadcrumbs
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon

For Serving

• Powdered sugar, optional
• Extra cinnamon
• Sour cream, optional