What are zwetschgenknoedel?

What are zwetschgenknoedel?

Zwetschgenknoedel are German plum dumplings which are simmered in water and served as a midday meal or for dessert. Zwetschgenknoedel are German plum dumplings which are simmered in water and served as a midday meal or for dessert. SHAREPINEMAIL button button The Spruce Eats German Plum Dumplings (Zwetschgenknoedel) SearchClear Recipe Page Search

What are Zwetschgenknödel (plum dumplings)?

To me, they are the key ingredient for a fantastic sweet dumplings recipe, Zwetschgenknödel (plum dumplings). Sweet dumplings have deep roots and are well known in German, Austrian and Bohemian kitchens, the base dough can either be prepared with curd, semolina or yeast ( EDIT: or potatoes – thanks for reminding me, Kaltmamsell!

Does Zwetschgenknödel taste better after a night in the fridge?

Delicious Days – Zwetschgenknödel […] They’re called “Italian prune plums” here in Boston. And my late father always insisted that knoedeln tasted better after a night in the ‘fridge. He had a point — the juices soak into the dough. No question about it. They definitely taste better after a night in the fridge.

What are zwetschgen and why are they important?

Zwetschgen are key for one of southern Germany’s most typical and coveted cake, the Zwetschgendatschi. To me, they are the key ingredient for a fantastic sweet dumplings recipe, Zwetschgenknödel (plum dumplings).