Ovocné knedlíky – plum dumplings

Ingredients

• 250 g well-drained quark
• 1 egg
• 220 g plain flour, plus extra for dusting
• 30 g softened butter for dough
• 1 pinch salt
• 12 small stoned plums
• 60 g butter for serving
• 50 g icing sugar
• 100 g crumbled dry fresh cheese

Method

1. 1Mix quark, egg, flour, butter and salt into soft dough. Rest for 15 minutes.
2. 2Divide into twelve on a floured surface. Wrap each tightly around a plum and seal well.
3. 3Cook in batches in lightly salted simmering water for 10–12 minutes. Cook at least 3 minutes after they float; check dough is cooked through.
4. 4Lift out with a slotted spoon. Serve with melted butter, icing sugar and fresh cheese.