Hungarian · dessert
Zserbó
Zserbó reads richness 6.6, sweetness 5.3 and nutty 5.0 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Hungarian dessert, about 2 hr 15 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 4.2 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 6.2 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 3.2 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 4.1 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 8.1 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 1.4 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Richness 6.6 · Sweetness 5.3 · Nutty 5.0 · Bitterness 3.6 · Umami 3.5 · Sourness 3.2 · Funk & Ferment 3.1 · Fruity 3.1 · Earthy 3.0 · Salinity 3.0 · Floral 1.4 · Marine & Briny 0.7
What's in it (10)
- 3 cups plain flour
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3 egg yolks
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp fresh yeast
- pinch of salt
- 2 cups ground walnuts
- 3/4 cup apricot jam
- 4 oz dark chocolate for glazing
Time & effort: about 2 hr 15 min (45 min active) · effort: involved
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 422.8 kcal, 10.3 g protein, 31.2 g fat, 32.9 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Make a short yeast-enriched dough, divide into three, and roll each portion to fit a rectangular tin.
- Layer dough, apricot jam, and sweetened ground walnuts twice, finishing with the final sheet of dough.
- Bake until golden, cool completely, then coat the top with melted dark chocolate and cut into small squares once set.
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