Túrógombóc (Hungarian Curd Cheese Dumplings)
Light, tangy curd dumplings rolled in buttery golden breadcrumbs and served with soured cream and sugar.
- Time45 mins
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £1.06 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Beat the quark, eggs, semolina, icing sugar, vanilla and salt together. Chill for 20 minutes so the mix firms up.
20 min - 2
Melt the butter in a pan and toast the breadcrumbs for 4 minutes until golden. Stir in 2 tbsp of the caster sugar.
4 min - 3
With wet hands, shape the mix into 12 balls.
- 4
Simmer in lightly salted water for 10 minutes. They float when ready.
10 min - 5
Lift out with a slotted spoon and roll in the crumbs.
- 6
Serve warm with soured cream and a sprinkle of the remaining sugar.
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