Delicious Hungarian Retro Pastries for the Whole Family
Christmas in Hungary is not only about family and presents, but also about the delicious food that comes with it. Hungarian cuisine is rich in delectable Christmas dishes, including pastries, cakes, and cookies. Below are two of the best retro Hungarian pastries that will make your mouth water.
The first is the unbeatable Coconut cube, or kókuszkocka, a simple and delightful dessert to prepare. The ingredients for the ‘cube’ include flour, milk, butter, baking powder, icing sugar, honey, eggs, and vanilla sugar. For the chocolate glaze, you will need butter, unsweetened cocoa powder, sugar, and milk. Finally, the finishing touch is in rolling the cubes in coconut flakes. The preparation involves creating the dough, baking it, making the chocolate glaze, and then coating the cubes with the glaze and coconut flakes. It’s a straightforward yet delicious treat that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Another beloved retro Hungarian pastry is the irresistible Coconut roll, or kókusztekercs. This dessert also features coconut and is a popular favorite among many. The ingredients for the coconut roll include household biscuits, icing sugar, black coffee, jam, cocoa powder, milk, vanilla sugar, coconut flakes, and margarine. The preparation involves mixing the biscuit base, creating a creamy mixture for the filling, rolling it up, and allowing it to set in the fridge before slicing it into delectable pieces.
These delightful pastries are sure to add a touch of Hungarian tradition to your Christmas celebrations. Whether you’re a fan of coconut or simply enjoy trying new and delicious treats, these retro Hungarian pastries are a must-try this holiday season. So why not give them a go and impress your friends and family with your baking skills? Wishing you a wonderful Christmas filled with joy, love, and of course, delicious food! 🎄
