Every autumn, when grapes are at their sweetest and most fragrant, I make this cottage cheese cake. It’s a recipe of mine that has become a little...
Desserts
Legényfogó süti
There’s a Hungarian dessert with a name that always makes people smile: legényfogó süti, which literally means bachelor-catching cake. The idea is...
Zúzmarás szelet
Zúzmarás szelet (frosted slice) is a light layered cake with a creamy filling, a touch of lemon and pieces of fruit hidden inside. It’s simple, not...
Anikó szelet
Anikó szelet is a classic Hungarian dessert that’s easy to enjoy and fun to make. It has soft layers of vanilla pudding and cocoa-flavored cake,...
Rice pudding cake
This rice pudding cake is light, creamy and just the right amount of sweet. It’s made with a soft sponge base, a smooth vanilla rice layer and a...
Dunahullám
Dunahullám, or Danube wave cake, is a well-loved dessert in Hungary, inspired by a German cake called Donauwelle. It gets its name from the...
Kata szelet
Kata szelet is a classic Hungarian cake that’s been around for generations. It’s the kind of dessert you’d see at family lunches, holidays, or just...
Mimóza szelet – Mimosa slice
Mimóza szelet, or Mimosa slice, comes from a Hungarian cookbook published back in 1936. It was called A mi süteményeskönyvünk, which means Our...
Coconut sheet cake
This coconut sheet cake is soft, creamy and full of flavor. It starts with a light cocoa sponge that’s easy to mix up in one bowl. On top goes a...
Homemade chocolate pudding
Sometimes you just want a rich, creamy dessert without too much effort. This homemade chocolate pudding is perfect for that. It’s made with simple...
My home-style Somló trifle
This is my own version of Somló trifle. It’s not the classic somlói galuska you might know, and it’s not the same as the traditional recipe I shared...
Részeg kisasszonyok
If you love deep-fried treats with a little twist, you have to try részeg kisasszonyok, or drunken young ladies. This old-school Hungarian dessert...
Simple apple-walnut cake
There’s something special about the smell of apples, cinnamon and walnuts baking in the oven. This easy apple-walnut cake is perfect for cozy...
Szatymaz pancakes
Szatymaz, a charming village in Csongrád-Csanád county, is renowned for its rich agricultural heritage, particularly its luscious peaches. Each...
Cornmeal cream cake
Cornmeal has a deep-rooted significance in Transylvanian cuisine, where it is revered for its versatility and cultural heritage. The most popular...
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,...
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.