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Nutritional Values

🔥450kcal
💪8gProtein
🌾88gCarbs
🥑9gFat
🌿4gFibre
⚖️300 gServing

* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🥛 Dairy

Blueberry Dumplings

How to order / say it
Say it Borůvkové knedlíky — [bo-roov-koh-ve kned-lee-kee]
Order I'll have the blueberry dumplings, please.
Locally Dám si borůvkové knedlíky, prosím.
Say locally

Sweet boiled dumplings stuffed with blueberries.

Why try it?

These dumplings are a sweet treat that captures the natural flavors of the Czech countryside. They are particularly celebrated in Cesky Krumlov for their use of locally sourced blueberries.

How it tastes

The dumplings are soft and slightly chewy, with a rich blueberry filling that bursts with sweet and tangy flavors, complemented by a dusting of powdered sugar.

Origin & History — first documented: 1900

Originating in the Bohemian region, these dumplings became beloved in towns like Cesky Krumlov in the early 1900s. They are traditionally a summer dish, enjoyed when blueberries are in season.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 250 g all-purpose flour
  • 🥛 50 g butter
  • 150 g blueberries
  • 🍯 50 g sugar
  • 🥚 1 egg
  • 🥛 100 ml milk

Method

  1. 1 Mix flour, milk, egg, and butter to form a dough.
  2. 2 Roll out dough and cut into circles.
  3. 3 Fill each with blueberries and seal edges.
  4. 4 Boil dumplings until they rise to the surface.
  5. 5 Serve warm with a sprinkle of sugar.

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