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Plum dumplings with poppyseed topping
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Plum dumplings with poppyseed topping

This Czech recipe features delicious plum dumplings topped with poppy seeds. Typically enjoyed as a sweet lunch, these dumplings are a beloved Czech dish.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 10 dumplings
Calories: 266 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Czech

Ingredients

Dough:
  • 3 medium potato e. g., Yukon Gold
  • 7 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
Poppyseed topping:
  • 4 Tablespoons poppy seed ground
  • 4 Tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 4 Tablespoon butter melted, unsalted
Next, you need:
  • 12 pieces plums preferably Italian plums, fresh

Instructions

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  1. Before you start cooking: First, boil 3 medium potatoes in their skins ahead of time. Allow them to cool completely before using. Clean 12 pieces fresh plums, pat them dry, then halve and pit them.
  2. Peel the cooled potatoes and finely grate them. In a bowl, combine the grated potatoes with 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 egg, 7 ounces cream cheese, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
  3. Knead the mixture into a smooth, non-sticky dough. If needed, add a little more flour to achieve the right consistency.
  4. Shape the dough into a cylinder and cut it into equal-sized pieces on a floured surface.
  5. Lightly press each piece of dough into the flour on both cut sides and shape it into a flat patty.
  6. Wrap a halved plum in each piece of dough, shaping it into a round dumpling.
  7. Cook the plum dumplings in gently boiling, salted water for 8-10 minutes. There is no need to flip them during cooking.
  8. Serve the plum dumplings sprinkled with ground poppy seeds and powdered sugar. As a final step, drizzle melted butter over the top.

Notes

  • SERVING:
  • SERVING: Serve the dumplings warm, cutting them in half on the plate. Sprinkle with ground poppy seeds mixed with powdered sugar, and top with melted butter.
  • The exact amount of flour needed for the dough depends on the consistency of the cream cheese. Thinner, creamier cheese will require more flour, while thicker cheese will need less.
  • Ensure the plums have a perfectly dry surface when preparing the dumplings, and make sure your hands are dry as well. Any moisture can cause the dough to erode, making it fall apart and difficult to seal the dumplings properly.
  • Halve the plums for the dumplings. If they are sour, add a little granulated sugar between the plum halves.
  • If the dumplings stick to the bottom while cooking, gently loosen them with a fork so they can float up to the surface.

Nutrition Information

Calories 266kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 3g (15%) Trans Fat 0.2g (10%) Cholesterol 48mg (16%) Sodium 133mg (6%) Potassium 351mg (7%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 436IU (9%) Vitamin C 13mg (14%) Calcium 85mg (9%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10 dumplings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 266

% Daily Value*

Calories 266kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 48mg 16%
Sodium 133mg 6%
Potassium 351mg 7%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 436IU 9%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 85mg 9%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.