Austrian Apricot Dumplings

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor while reducing saturated fat.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness with a distinct flavor.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oat flour

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oat flour is gluten-free and can enhance texture.

vanilla

🥗Healthier: vanilla extract

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla essence provides a cost-effective flavor alternative.

Mix lukewarm butter or margarine with 1 egg and a pinch of salt using a blender.

Add curd cheese to the mixture. If using cream cheese, add one more egg and more breadcrumbs and flour.

Mix the batter with hands and refrigerate for one hour.

Cut the dough into six pieces and form slices.

Fill each slice with apricots and seal them well.

Bring water to boil in a large pot and cook the dumplings for 12 minutes on a little more than medium heat.

Melt butter in a large pan and add unsalted unflavored breadcrumbs and sugar, roasting for about 5 to 10 minutes while stirring constantly.

Remove the breadcrumbs from the pan if they start to get too dark, let the pan cool, and then return the breadcrumbs when it's cold.

The dumplings are cooked when they float to the surface; drain them and roll in breadcrumbs.

Serve with powdered sugar and lots of breadcrumbs.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens