Cornmeal has a deep-rooted significance in Transylvanian cuisine, where it is revered for its versatility and cultural heritage. The most popular...
Desserts
Transylvanian cottage cheese pie
There's something comforting about homemade desserts, especially ones that carry a sense of tradition. This Transylvanian cottage cheese pie is a...
Chocolate and chestnut loaf cake
Chestnut puree, known as gesztenyepüré in Hungary, is a beloved dessert component that showcases the country's deep appreciation for chestnuts....
Gellért roll
Named after the famous Gellért Hotel in Budapest, Gellért roll combines simple ingredients to create something truly special. Just like the elegance...
Creamy apple cake
This creamy apple cake is a delightful fusion of flavors and textures, elevated by the use of fragrant Muscatel wine. The buttery crust provides the...
Francia krémes
Francia krémes is a refined Hungarian pastry that merges French pastry techniques with Hungary’s beloved dessert culture. Known for its lightness,...
Stefánia cake
Stefánia cake is associated with the name of Sissi's son, Rudolf's wife. Princess Stéphanie of Belgium, who was a great fan of Hungarian cuisine,...
Milk pie with raspberry sauce
Tejes pite or milk pie is a traditional dessert that blends simplicity with comforting flavors. This dish is often compared to a custard or flan due...
No-bake lemon dessert
Perfect for warm weather or any occasion that calls for a light yet indulgent treat, this lemon dessert brings together the zesty brightness of...
Pear slab pie
Pear slab pie is a delicious and versatile dessert that offers a delightful twist on the traditional pie. Made with a buttery, flaky crust and...
Molehill cake
Molehill cake, known as "Maulwurfkuchen" in German, is a delightful pastry that has gained popularity in Hungary. This cake is reminiscent of a...
Chocolate – apricot jam bread pudding
Bread pudding is a classic dessert that has been enjoyed for centuries across various cultures. Originating as a frugal way to use up stale bread,...
Darunyak – Crane’s neck
Darunyak, translated as crane's neck, is a cherished Hungarian dessert that bears a striking resemblance to strudel but is notably easier to make....
Méteres kalács – Meter-long cake
Méteres kalács or meter-long cake, which is usually less than a meter, is a bicolor loaf-shaped cake made from yellow and brown sponge cakes, which...
Calvinist heaven – Kálvinista mennyország
Kálvinista mennyország, translated as Calvinist heaven, is a traditional Hungarian dessert that combines noodles (csuszatészta), cottage cheese, and...
Berliner cake
Berliner cake is an old-school pastry, which is only avaible in a few confectioneries countrywide. One of them is the Rigó Jancsi confectionery in...
Plum butter and vanilla cake
Plum butter, with its concentrated plum flavor and smooth consistency, plays a starring role in this delectable plum butter and vanilla cake, making...
Chocolate sheet cake
Chocolate sheet cake is a convenient way to serve a crowd. Once the cake is baked, it isn’t filled. It is simply topped with a chocolate ganache...
Piskótatekercs – Jelly roll cake
Jelly roll cake, also known as Swiss roll or piskótatekercs in Hungarian, is a delightful and versatile dessert that has captured the hearts of many...
Férfi szeszély – Men’s whim cake
If you have already made women's whim cake, it's time to try men's whim cake, too. Férfiszeszély is a quick and simple cake containing walnuts, rum...
Popular recipes
This is what Hungarian túró looks like
You often ask me what kind of cottage cheese (or curd cheese or farmer's cheese - call it what you want) I use in the recipes. In Hungary the store-bought cottage cheese is dry and crumbly as you can see in the picture. So if a recipe calls for túró, I mean this type. If you can't obtain túró, you can try to make your own from whole milk. Click on the link below.
Metric system vs cup
In Hungary metric units are in use, all the recipes on this website are based on this system, so a kitchen scale is necessary. Since I’m not familiar with cup as a measurement unit, I convert grams to cups by using an online converter. The values in brackets, therefore, are only approximate volumes, so, please, double-check them before you start cooking.