A variation of the plum dumplings, this is a great way to use apricots in a dish. These dumplings are a great idea for breakfast or dinner (with a glass of cold milk); they can also be served as dessert.
Desserts
No Bake Fruit Cake
It was my husband’s birthday this weekend so I gave another try to one of the most delicious and popular cakes in Romania – the Diplomat Cake. A combination of fruit and bavarian cream layered with lady fingers soaked in fruit juice. This is definitely a must try!
Apple Bars
Another great dessert for the season. Really easy to make and the kids enjoyed having this snack at school.
Plum Dumplings (Galuste cu Prune, Szilvas Gomboc, Knedle e Sljivama)
The sweet Plum Dumplings are a fall favorite in our household. They can be served as dessert or main dish. I’ve seen variations of this recipe in Romania, Austria, Croatia and Hungary. It’s simply delicious and makes a good snack for kids’ lunches too.
Zucchini Doughnuts (Gogosi cu Dovlecel)
My mom always used to make these zucchini doughnuts every summer. They remind me of my childhood and our apartment in Brasov, Romania. This simple recipe brings out the sweetness of the zucchini, it’s a summer delight!
Strawberry Mousse (Spuma de Capsuni)
It’s almost strawberry season in Ohio so here is a Strawberry Mousse recipe that my mother used to make. Like the real chocolate mousse recipe it involves raw eggs. However, you can substitute that with whipped cream if you are afraid of serving the raw eggs.
Apple and Pear Cake
I think this recipe would work very good even with plums or apricots. I tried it with apples and pears and it was delicious. if you serve it warm you can try to add a scoop of vanilla ice-cream on top.