Easy Curd Dumplings with Berries and Cinnamon Crumbs

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This is the best recipe for easy curd dumplings. The 5 ingredients are mixed together in a bowl. Within just 30 minutes you have incredibly good, soft curd dumplings with buttery crumbs and warm berries on the table.

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Super soft and fluffy and incredibly delicious - easy Curd Dumplings with warm berries were one of my favorite dishes as a child. They still are on my top list of favorite foods and my son requests it at least once a week.

This is why I love this recipe for Curd Dumplings

• The preparation is incredibly quick. The dough consists of only 5 ingredients. Curd dumplings are one of my son's favorite dishes, which is why I always have these ingredients at home: curd cheese (quark / ricotta), flour, semolina, egg and butter.
• The dumplings not only taste incredibly good, but they are also very healthy. There is no sugar in the dough itself. The curd has many healthy ingredients and is filling, too.
• You can prepare the dough very well in advance. It will keep in the fridge in a covered bowl for at least 2 days. All you have to do is cook the dumplings in salted water for 10 minutes.
• You can leave them plain or serve the curd dumplings with buttered crumbs and warm berries. Plain they taste best with a little maple syrup and/or applesauce.

How to make Curd Dumplings with Berries and Cinnamon Crumbs

You need a bowl in which you put all the ingredients and mix with a whisk or fork. This dough then has to chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to the boil.

Then dip two teaspoons into the water, scoop out dumplings and let simmer in the water for 10 minutes. Make sure that the water does not boil..

Curd Dumplings with Warm Berries - Ingredients

curd (= quark). I always use a full-fat curd but you can use a light one too if you prefer.

flour. All-purpose flour or white spelt flour are best for these curd dumplings.

semolina. Wheat or spelt semolina work best for this recipe.

butter. The melted butter gives the dumplings a creamy texture and a delicious flavor.

egg. You need the egg so the ingredients combine well and hold together while simmering in the water.

salt. Without the salt the curd dumplings would taste very plain. The dumplings are also cooked in salted water.

The cinnamon crumbs are made out of breadcrumbs (wheat or spelt), grated nuts, butter, cinnamon and brown sugar. If you want to leave out the nuts, you can replace them 1:1 with more breadcrumbs.

The warm berries are made from berries and a little maple syrup. It doesn't matter whether the berries are fresh or frozen. You can also decide for yourself whether you want to use a berry mixture or raspberries / strawberries / blueberries pure.

While the dough chills in the fridge for 30 minutes prepare the warm berries.

The berries (fresh or frozen) are mixed with a little bit of maple sirup in a pot. Let simmer until the berries are warm and soft.

To make the cinnamon crumbs, put breadcrumbs, grated nuts, cinnamon, brown sugar and butter in a pan and fry everything over medium heat until golden brown. Stir constantly to avoid burning.

Tips for golden and crispy CINNAMON CRUMBS

• Very important: only roast the crumbs on medium heat and stir constantly. They burn very quickly. Medium heat is best. Stir them constantly so that the crumbs brown evenly and become crispy and golden.
• Don't skimp on the butter. Not only does it add flavor, but it also ensures that the crumbs will be extra crispy and golden brown .

Curd Dumplings with Berries - Tips & FAQ

Can I make the curd dumplings ahead of time?

The dough is ideal to prepare.

The dough for the curd dumplings lasts in an airtight container in the fridge for up to TWO days! Cook freshly in salted water before serving.

The cooked curd dumplings become kinda firm when they get cold. This is why I recommend to always cook the fresh.

The cinnamon crumbs can also be prepared up to 48 hours in advance. Store in a covered container in the fridge and make hot again in a pan before using.

The warm berries can be made up to 48 hours in advance as well. Store in an airtight container in the fridge and heat up in the microwave or in a pot on the stove before serving.

Can I skip the nuts in the crumbs?

Yes! You can replace the nuts with more breadcrumbs (same amount).

Recipe Inspiration

Here's more delicious recipes for you. My Bean Brownies are a family favorite. Add all ingredients to a blender, add to a baking dish and within 30 minutes you can eat delicious, moist and chocolaty bean brownies.

Another classic is my grandmother's Linzer Cake recipe. Buttery, fruity and so delicious!