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Fruit Dumplings — traditional dish from Bohemia, Czech Republic
Dessert Vegetarian

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Nutritional Values

🔥500kcal
💪10gProtein
🌾90gCarbs
🥑15gFat
🌿5gFibre
⚖️300 gServing

* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🥛 Dairy

Fruit Dumplings

How to order / say it
Say it Ovocné knedlíky — [O-vo-tsneh kneh-dlee-kee]
Order I'd like the ovocné knedlíky, please.
Locally Dal bych si ovocné knedlíky, prosím.
Say locally

Sweet dumplings filled with fruit, typically served with butter and sugar.

Why try it?

Often served as a dessert or a filling meal in its own right, Ovocné knedlíky hold a special place in Czech tradition, bringing back memories of homemade comfort from grandmothers’ kitchens.

How it tastes

Each dumpling has a tender, slightly chewy exterior filled with sweet, baked fruits like plums or strawberries, complemented by the rich addition of melted butter and sugar.

Origin & History — first documented: 1850

Fruit dumplings are a classic Czech dish dating back to the 19th century, rooted in the need for simple, comforting fare utilizing seasonal fruits that were readily available in the countryside.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 200 g plums
  • 🌾 200 g flour
  • 🥛 50 g butter
  • 🍯 50 g sugar
  • 🥛 100 ml milk
  • 🥚 1 pc eggs

Method

  1. 1 Prepare dough by mixing flour, eggs, and milk.
  2. 2 Enclose fruit in dough to form dumplings.
  3. 3 Cook dumplings in boiling water until they float.
  4. 4 Drizzle with melted butter and sprinkle sugar.

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