These warm, fluffy dumplings are perfectly caramelized and soaked in a delightful sweet syrup. A comfort food classic, this dessert offers a balance of rich, golden crust and soft, pillowy interior, drizzled with syrup to create a melt-in-your-mouth experience. Whether you’re serving it as an after-dinner treat or indulging in a sweet snack, these caramelized dumplings are sure to impress. Best of all, the recipe is simple, and the results are irresistible!
Recipe:
Ingredients:
- Dumplings:
- 1 ½ cups flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp sugar
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- Syrup:
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp butter
- For serving:
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Dumpling Dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- Stir in the milk and melted butter to form a soft dough. Set aside.
- Make the Syrup:
- In a saucepan, mix water, brown sugar, and butter. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to simmer for 3–5 minutes. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Cook the Dumplings:
- Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough into the simmering syrup.
- Cover the pan and cook for 10–12 minutes or until the dumplings are puffed and golden brown on the top.
- Caramelize:
- Optional: Transfer the cooked dumplings to a broiler-safe dish and place under the broiler for 2-3 minutes until the tops are nicely caramelized.
- Serve:
- Once golden and caramelized, transfer the dumplings to serving bowls. Spoon extra syrup over the top.
- Dust with powdered sugar and enjoy warm. Add whipped cream for extra indulgence!
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