Apricot Balls (Marillenknoedel) Recipe

Name: Apricot Balls (Marillenknoedel) Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 250 gm White cheese (Austrian: topfen, German: quark); 30 gm Butter; 2 x Egg yolks; 1 pch Salt; 80 gm Flour; 80 gm Butter; 100 gm Breadcrumbs; 2 Tbsp. Sugar; 1/4 tsp Cinnamon; 12 x -(up to); 16 x Abricots; 12 x -(up to); 16 piece of sugar (sugar cubes) Powdered sugar

Servings: persons

250 gm White cheese (Austrian: topfen, German: quark)
30 gm Butter
2 x Egg yolks
1 pch Salt
80 gm Flour
80 gm Butter
100 gm Breadcrumbs
2 Tbsp. Sugar
1/4 tsp Cinnamon
12 x -(up to)
16 x Abricots
12 x -(up to)
16 piece of sugar (sugar cubes) Powdered sugar

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The Aprocot Balls (Marillenknoedel) are one of my favourite dishes.
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It is very popular in Austria.
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Since I am not used to write recipes in english, there may be some errors in it.
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Please be not upset.
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Now follows the recipe.
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Mix white cheese, butter (soft, not directly from the refrigerator), egg yolks and salt.
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Add in the flour and make a soft mass.
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Form a roll with a diameter of about 5 cm.
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Cut slices of about 1 cm, press flat on your hand.
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Put an abricot (remove the kernel and put in a piece of sugar) on top of it and form a ball.
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Put into a pot of simmering, slightly salted water.
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Let simmer for about 10 min.
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Put breadcrumbs, sugar and cinnamon into a pan where you melted the butter and roast it till it takes a golden brown colour (you can also smell, when it is finshed, but be careful it soon may be too late).
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Roll the balls in the roasted breadcrumbs, put powdered sugar above and eat very warm.
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/COOKIES

63647

kcal

Calories

4440

Fat

3818

Carbs

2122

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 250 gm White cheese (Austrian: topfen, German: quark), 30 gm Butter, 2 x Egg yolks, 1 pch Salt, and more.

Yes, Apricot Balls (Marillenknoedel) Recipe falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!