Croatian Plum Dumplings (Knedle s Sljivama)
This recipe brings me straight back to my childhood. I have fond memories of having dinner at my Nunny’s house, and she would bring out these beautiful Knedle for us to all enjoy. I remember always being so full after these, they are super filling and we would often eat them as a meal itself!
There is no other recipe quite like this, the flavour of these plum dumplings is so unique and truly delicious. They are a sweet treat made from a gnocchi style potato dough, which covers sweet, sugar filled plums and gets coated in a delicious toasted bread crumb and cinnamon sugar mix.
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Knedle just like your Nonna makes it.
Ingredients:
3 medium potatoes, peeled, boiled, mashed, cooled
2 large eggs, beaten
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
16 small plums or fewer larger ones, pitted (they must be sweet plums in order for the recipe to be delicious - make sure of this first by testing them!)
16 sugar cubes
4 tablespoons (2 ounces) salted butter
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
Confectioners' sugar, for optional garnish
Ground cinnamon, for optional garnish
Instructions:
Prepare the Potato Dough:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled mashed potatoes, beaten eggs, salt, and all-purpose flour. Mix until a dough forms.
Prepare the Plums:
Take each pitted damson plum and gently press a sugar cube into the center.
Assemble the Dumplings:
Take a small amount of the potato dough and flatten it in your hand. Place a sugar-filled plum in the center and wrap the dough around the plum, sealing it completely.
Cook the Dumplings:
Bring a large pot of water to a gentle boil. Carefully place the dumplings in the boiling water and cook for about 10-12 minutes, or until they float to the surface.
Prepare the Toppings:
In a separate pan, melt the unsalted butter. Add the breadcrumbs and toast them until golden brown.
Serve:
Once the dumplings are cooked, remove them from the water using a slotted spoon. Roll each dumpling in the toasted breadcrumbs.
Garnish:
Optional: Sprinkle the knedle plum dumplings with confectioners' sugar and ground cinnamon before serving.
Enjoy your delicious Knedle Plum Dumplings!
With love,Tara x