Hungarian Desserts to Die For

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Updated on 09/26/19

Hungary is renowned for its fine pastries, some of them borrowed from Austria which, in turn, borrowed from France. In any case, Hungarians have created a delightful repertoire of rich desserts and stories to match.

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Raspberry-Cream Roulade Recipe - Malna Piskotatekercs

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Roulades are simple sponge cake bases filled with jam, whipped cream or fruit (or all three) and rolled jellyroll fashion. This rich Hungarian raspberry-cream roulade recipe is easier than it sounds, and the sponge cake recipe is one we've had great success with.
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Esterhazy Torte Recipe

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Scuttlebutt has it this Esterhazy torte recipe was named after 19th-century Prince Esterhazy of Hungary using Austrian techniques. It's a rich dessert, so small slices are perfect. If an all-morning project isn't your thing, try this no-bake.
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Chocolate Mousse Cake Recipe - Sutemeny Rigo Jancsi

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This chocolate mousse cake recipe is named after Rigo Jancsi, a gypsy violinist, who helped create it for the woman he loved!
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Hungarian Trifle Recipe - Somloi Galuska

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This decadent Hungarian trifle recipe is known as somloi galuska (shom-loh-ee gah-LOOSH-kah), and is made with three different-flavored sponge cakes, pastry cream, raisins, walnuts, chocolate sauce, and whipped cream.

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Plum Dumplings Recipe - Szilvas Gomboc

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This plum dumplings recipe is mildly sweet and can be served as a vegetarian or Lenten main course, a side dish, or, dusted with confectioners' sugar, as dessert.

Hungarian Desserts to Die For

Raspberry-Cream Roulade Recipe - Malna Piskotatekercs

Esterhazy Torte Recipe

Chocolate Mousse Cake Recipe - Sutemeny Rigo Jancsi

Hungarian Trifle Recipe - Somloi Galuska

Plum Dumplings Recipe - Szilvas Gomboc