Central European Cheese Dumplings Recipe

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Central European Cheese Dumplings
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  1. 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. 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. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 55.51 Kcal (232 kJ)
Calories from fat 23.99 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.67g 4%
Cholesterol 28.2mg 9%
Sodium 167.36mg 7%
Potassium 16.91mg 0%
Total Carbs 6.09g 2%
Sugars 0.11g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.41g 2%
Protein 1.99g 4%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 5.5mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 217.4 Kcal (910 kJ)
Calories from fat 93.94 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.44g 4%
Cholesterol 110.46mg 9%
Sodium 655.44mg 7%
Potassium 66.22mg 0%
Total Carbs 23.85g 2%
Sugars 0.44g 0%
Dietary Fiber 1.62g 2%
Protein 7.78g 4%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 1%
Iron 0.6mg 1%
Calcium 21.4mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.2
    Points
  • 1
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

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