Crispy Topfen Dumplings with Brown Butter
Fluffy Austrian cheese dumplings with a golden-brown crust, made in one skillet in 20 minutes. The topfen (quark) filling stays creamy inside while the outside turns irresistibly crispy.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 14g
Ingredients
- 250 g topfen or quark (or ricotta if unavailable)
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 whole egg
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 whole lemon (zested + juiced)
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
Instructions
- 1
Combine topfen, egg, lemon zest, sugar, and a pinch of salt in a bowl until smooth.
- 2
Fold in flour until a soft dough forms; divide into 4 balls.
- 3
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat until it froths and smells nutty, ~2 minutes.
- 4
Gently place dumplings in the pan and cook until golden-brown on all sides, turning occasionally, ~8 minutes.
- 5
Drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle with a pinch of salt.
- 6
Serve hot, drizzled with any pan butter from the skillet.
Tools you’ll need
- medium mixing bowl
- 12-inch skillet
- spoon
- zester or microplane
- knife
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