Mainly eaten in Hungary.

Zserbó

This zserbó recipe is a classic Hungarian cake: crisp, buttery pastry layers sandwiching a walnut and apricot jam filling, topped with chocolate glaze.

145 min Medium 12 servings
Zserbó recept: diós-lekváros szelet csokoládémázzal
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Ingredients

12 slices
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For the pastry

For the filling

For the glaze

Method

  1. Pastry

    Mix the flour, icing sugar and baking powder, work in the cold butter, then add the eggs and sour cream and quickly knead together. Divide in two and rest in the fridge.

  2. Filling

    Mix the apricot jam with the vanilla sugar and the ground walnuts, creating the spreadable centre that makes zserbó distinctive.

  3. Baking

    Press one half of the pastry into the base of a greased, floured baking tray, spread over the walnut jam, then roll out the other half thinly, lay it on top and prick it all over with a fork.

  4. Baking in the oven

    Bake in a preheated 180°C oven for about 25 minutes until golden brown, then leave to cool completely.

    25 min
  5. Glaze

    Slowly melt the chocolate with the butter over a bain-marie, then spread it over the cooled pastry.

    5 min
  6. Slicing

    Once the glaze has set, cut into slices with a sharp knife. It is worth chilling again in the fridge for a little while before slicing.

    60 min
Estimated nutrition
NutrientTotal (12 slices)1 slices
Energy6 220 kcal518 kcal
Fat383 g32 g
of which saturates179 g15 g
Carbohydrates636 g53 g
Protein82 g6,8 g
Fibre38 g3,2 g

An estimate calculated from the raw weight of the ingredients. Calculated with approximate data: jam, vanilla sugar. Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Allergens and diets Based on the ingredients, it shows which common allergens the recipe contains and which diets it suits (e.g. gluten-free, dairy-free). For sensitive digestion, high-FODMAP and lactose-containing ingredients are listed separately. For information only; always check the actual products.

Contains: gluten, milk, egg, tree nuts

For sensitive digestion: flour, sour cream (lactose) (high-FODMAP or lactose-containing ingredients)

The labels are based on ingredient names, for information only and not medical advice. With a severe allergy or condition, check the actual products and ask your doctor.

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