CENTRAL EUROPEAN CHEESE DUMPLINGS
Provided by Gil Marks
Categories Egg Onion Appetizer Hanukkah Quick & Easy Cream Cheese Goat Cheese Kosher Shavuot Boil Sugar Conscious Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes about 16 dumplings, 5 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. In a food processor or blender, or with an electric mixer, combine the cheeses, onion, and salt. Add the eggs and beat until smooth. Beat in the butter, 1 tablespoon at a time. Stir in enough of the semolina to produce a firm dough. (Getting the moisture level right so that the batter holds together in your hand is the tricky part.) Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. (The semolina absorbs moisture from the batter and firms it.)
- 2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a gentle boil. Using 2 moistened soup spoons or your hands moistened with water, form the batter into 1 1/2-inch balls.
- 3. Drop the dumplings in the water in batches and stir gently to prevent sticking. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, until they expand and rise to the surface, about 15 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a bowl. Serve warm. To keep warm or reheat, place in a 200°F oven.
- Austrian Jam-Filled Cheese Dumplings (Gefulte Topfenknodel)
- In the dumpling batter, omit the onion and add 3 to 5 tablespoons sugar and, if desired, 1 to 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest. Press a deep indentation into the cheese balls, fill with about 1/4 teaspoon lekvar (prune butter) or other jam (about 1/4 cup total), and press the dough around the filling to enclose. Cook as above. Serve with sweetened whipped cream, cinnamon sugar, or jam.
- Romanian Cheese-Cornmeal Dumplings (Papanush):
- Omit the onion and substitute 1/2 to 3/4 cup fine-grind yellow cornmeal for the semolina.
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Alia Ashraf
[email protected]These dumplings were not worth the effort. They were time-consuming to make and the end result was not very good.
Jermy Eastman
[email protected]These dumplings were a little bland, but they had a nice texture. I think I would add some more herbs or spices next time.
Babul Aseer
[email protected]These dumplings were not bad, but they were not great either. I think I would give them a 3 out of 5.
Hibo Iman
[email protected]These dumplings were okay, but I've had better. I think I would try a different recipe next time.
Malak Noor
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe to anyone. The dumplings were a complete disaster.
Miyae Smith
[email protected]These dumplings were a waste of time and ingredients. They were dense and flavorless.
Adam Clark
[email protected]I was disappointed with these dumplings. They were not as fluffy as I expected and the cheese filling was not very flavorful.
kiyingi arnold
[email protected]These dumplings were way too salty for my taste. I think I will use less salt next time.
school of driving
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly but my dumplings turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Sumitrauniyar8
[email protected]These dumplings were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add some more herbs or spices next time.
Nherla Mcluckie
[email protected]I love these dumplings! They are so easy to make and always turn out delicious. I usually serve them with a side of applesauce.
Darlene Pugh
[email protected]These dumplings were amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect. I will definitely be making them again.
Falcon Angel
[email protected]I've made these dumplings several times now and they are always a hit! They are so easy to make and always turn out perfectly.
Humdan Khokhar
[email protected]These dumplings were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it! They were so delicious and everyone at my dinner party loved them.
Kent Legacy
[email protected]I love these dumplings! They are so easy to make and always turn out perfect. I usually serve them with a side of sour cream and chives.
MD:Rajib Boos
[email protected]These dumplings were delicious! The cheese filling was creamy and flavorful, and the dough was light and fluffy. I will definitely be making these again.
Roksana Begum
[email protected]I made these dumplings for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again.
emilda roberts
[email protected]These dumplings were easy to make and turned out great! I used a sharp cheddar cheese, which gave them a nice tang. I also added some chopped chives to the dough for extra flavor.
Momena Begum
[email protected]I've never had cheese dumplings before, but these were amazing! The dough was light and airy, and the cheese filling was flavorful and rich. I highly recommend this recipe.
Andre Harden
[email protected]These cheese dumplings were a hit with my family! They were so soft and fluffy, and the cheese filling was perfectly gooey. I will definitely be making these again.