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Here’s a traditional Hungarian Sweet Walnut Pasta (Diós tészta) recipe 🇭🇺 — a nostalgic and simple dish often made from pantry staples. It’s especially popular as a quick dessert or comforting childhood favorite in Hungary.

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🍝 Diós Tészta – Sweet Walnut Pasta

Ingredients:

• 250 g (about 9 oz) egg noodles or broad pasta (csusza or any flat noodle)
• 100–120 g (1 cup) ground walnuts
• 3–4 tbsp powdered sugar (or to taste)
• 3 tbsp butter or neutral oil
• Pinch of salt

Optional:

• Ground cinnamon for a warm spice note
• Raisins (if you like a little chew and sweetness)
• Powdered sugar for garnish

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Here’s a traditional Hungarian Custard Slice – Krémes (Krémes sütemény) recipe that’s beloved across Hungary 🇭🇺. It’s a flaky, creamy dessert made with puff pastry and rich vanilla custard — perfect for holidays or Sunday coffee.

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🇭🇺 Hungarian Custard Slice – Krémes 🇭🇺

(Yields about 9–12 slices)

🥐 Ingredients:

For the pastry:

• 2 sheets of puff pastry (store-bought or homemade, about 250g each)

For the custard filling:

• 5 cups (1.2 liters) whole milk
• 1 cup (200g) sugar
• 10 egg yolks
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract or 2 tsp vanilla sugar
• ¾ cup (100g) all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup (30g) cornstarch
• Pinch of salt
• 4 egg whites (optional, for a lighter version)
• Powdered sugar (for dusting)

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Here is a classic Hungarian Dobos Torte (Dobostorta) recipe 🇭🇺 — a true showstopper with its caramel crown and rich chocolate buttercream.

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🍰 Dobos Torte – Hungarian Layer Cake

What is it?
Dobos Torte is a traditional Hungarian sponge cake layered with chocolate buttercream and topped with a glossy, crunchy caramel layer. Created by József C. Dobos in the 1880s, it’s famous across Central Europe.

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📝 Ingredients

For the Sponge Cake (6 layers):

• 6 large eggs, separated
• 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2/3 cup (85g) all-purpose flour
• Pinch of salt

For the Chocolate Buttercream:

• 6 oz (170g) dark chocolate, chopped
• 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup (90g) powdered sugar
• 2 large egg yolks (optional but traditional, pasteurized if raw)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Caramel Glaze (top layer):

• 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
• 1 tsp lemon juice or a few drops of water
• 1 tbsp butter (optional, for easier slicing)

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Here’s a classic Hungarian Palacsinta (Crepes) recipe for you 🇭🇺:

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🥞 Hungarian Palacsinta (Crepes)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup (240ml) milk
• 1/4 cup (60ml) sparkling water or regular water
• 1 pinch of salt
• 1 tbsp sugar (optional for sweet version)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional for sweet version)
• Butter or oil for frying

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Here’s a traditional and beloved recipe for Hungarian Christmas Walnut Cookies (Hókifli) – tender crescent-shaped cookies filled with walnuts and dusted with powdered sugar. 🇭🇺🎄

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🇭🇺 Hókifli – Hungarian Walnut Crescent Cookies

🧈 Ingredients:

For the dough:

• 250 g (2 sticks + 2 tbsp) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 300 g (2 ½ cups) all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp powdered sugar
• 1 pinch of salt
• 200 ml (about ¾ cup + 2 tbsp) sour cream
• Zest of 1 lemon (optional but traditional)

For the walnut filling:

• 150 g (1 ½ cups) ground walnuts
• 100 g (½ cup) granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla sugar or extract
• 2–3 tbsp milk (to moisten the filling)

For dusting:

• Powdered sugar + vanilla sugar (mixed)

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Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for Apple Pie Bars (Croatian Pita) 🇭🇷🍎—a beloved treat across the Balkans and often enjoyed in Hungary too.

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🍏 Apple Pie Bars (Croatian Pita)

Ingredients:

For the dough:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 2 large eggs
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Zest of 1 lemon (optional)

For the filling:

• 6–8 medium apples (Granny Smith or Golden Delicious work well)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust based on apple sweetness)
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1–2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1–2 tbsp semolina or breadcrumbs (to absorb excess moisture)

Optional:

• Powdered sugar for dusting after baking

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Here’s a classic Dobos Torte (Dobos Torta) recipe — a celebrated Hungarian chocolate cake with thin sponge layers, rich chocolate buttercream, and a signature caramel top:

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🇭🇺 Dobos Torte: Chocolate Cake Extraordinaire

🧁 Ingredients:

For the Sponge Layers (makes 6 layers):

• 6 large eggs, separated
• 6 tbsp granulated sugar
• 6 tbsp all-purpose flour (sifted)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

For the Chocolate Buttercream:

• 200g (7 oz) unsalted butter, softened
• 200g (7 oz) dark chocolate (60–70% cocoa), melted and cooled
• 150g (5.3 oz) powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Caramel Top:

• 100g (½ cup) granulated sugar
• 1 tsp lemon juice or a few drops of water
• Butter for greasing

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Here’s a traditional Hungarian recipe for Creamy Paprika Pork Goulash (Tejfölös Sertéspaprikás) – a rich, comforting dish that’s full of flavor:

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🇭🇺 Creamy Paprika Pork Goulash (Tejfölös Sertéspaprikás)

🧂 Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp pork lard or sunflower oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tsp sweet Hungarian paprika
• 1½ lbs (700 g) boneless pork shoulder or leg, cut into 1-inch chunks
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped (optional)
• 1 tomato, peeled and diced (or 2 tbsp tomato paste)
• 1 tsp caraway seeds (optional but traditional)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup (240 ml) water or light broth
• ½ cup (120 ml) sour cream
• 1 tbsp all-purpose flour

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Here’s a traditional recipe for Hungarian Treasure (Székely Gulyás) — a hearty and tangy pork and sauerkraut stew beloved in Hungarian cuisine 🇭🇺:

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🇭🇺 Székely Gulyás (Hungarian Treasure Stew)

📝 Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons lard or oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon sweet Hungarian paprika
• 1 ½ pounds (700g) pork shoulder or pork stew meat, cut into chunks
• 1 teaspoon caraway seeds (optional but traditional)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cups (500ml) beef or vegetable broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 ½ pounds (700g) sauerkraut, rinsed and drained (squeeze dry)
• 1 cup (240ml) sour cream
• 1 tablespoon flour (optional, for thickening)

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Here’s a traditional Hearty Chicken Paprikash (Csirkepaprikás) recipe — one of Hungary’s most beloved comfort foods:

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🇭🇺 Hearty Chicken Paprikash (Csirkepaprikás)

📝 Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp lard or vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
• 1 tbsp Hungarian sweet paprika
• 1 ½ to 2 lbs (700–900 g) bone-in chicken thighs or drumsticks
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium tomato, chopped
• 1 Hungarian wax pepper or green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 cup chicken broth or water
• ½ cup sour cream
• 1 tbsp flour (for thickening)
• Optional: chopped fresh parsley for garnish

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