Budapest, a famous city in Hungary, is also renowned for its pastries. Hungary’s vibrant pastry culture came from the Austro-Hungarian empire when people were fond of pastries. In this article, we will talk about some of the famous pies of Budapest. We will discuss their names, popularity, and recipe.
Retes (strudel)
Strudel, known as rates in Hungary, was introduced at the time of the Austro-Hungarian empire but has been popular ever since. It can be made differently, but a famous Hungarian strudel is made of thinly layered pastry filled with apples, cherries, or cottage cheese. It is readily available anywhere in Budapest.
Rigo Jancsi
Rigo Jancsi is a cake made from a soft chocolate sponge, sweet apricot jam, and chocolate mousse. This cake is named after Romani violinist Rigo Jancsi who is famous for running away with the Belgian Princesse de Caraman-Chimay. Since this cake has a romantic story behind it, it is supposed to be eaten at a romantic place. Many cafes in Budapest serve it; find the most romantic one and enjoy this patisserie with your loved one.
Kremes
A simple dessert with a flaky pastry crust and vanilla custard is called Kremes. This is another popular dessert in Budapest. Many cafes make it their way, but this is the basic recipe of kermes. You can enjoy a mouthful of this dessert with your coffee or tea.
Flodni
There are many Jewish people in Budapest, which is why many Jewish recipes have become popular in this city. Flodni is a traditional Jewish and now Hungarian Jewish treat for all those who love extra sugar. Flodni is made of five layers of pastry filled with rich fillings of poppy seeds, apple, walnut, and plum jam. You can enjoy this mouth-watering delicacy at most of the cafes in Budapest.
Dobos
Dobos Torte is an invention of chef Jozsef C. Dobos; that is where its name comes from. It is another classic dessert of Hungary. This cake is made of chocolate buttercream and a fluffy sponge glazed with caramel. It is also famous all around Europe. When you have one slice of this delicious cake, it will be hard to stop yourself from having another.
Chimney cake (kurtoskalacs)
Chimney cake is a Transylvanian cake made out of caramel. It is soft from the inside and chewy to eat. It is prepared by wrapping the dough around a baking pit and then cooked on charcoal. First, it was made for family events, but now it is available for tourists, and many bakers sell it. This can usually be found in Budapest’s downtown.
Doughnut (fank)
Fank is the Hungarian name for a doughnut. This deep-fried pastry is filled with jam, chocolate, or vanilla custard filling. Fank is famous all around Budapest. You can find it anywhere in Hungary throughout the year.
Esterhazy torte
This cake is named after a Hungarian royal dynasty. This cake is famous for its flavor inside and outside the country. It comprises layers of walnuts or almonds, buttercream rum, and white fondant. This cake does not have any flour in its ingredients. It has a vibrant and tasty texture. Most of the cafes in Budapest sell it.
Conclusion
No matter where you are from, the language of food is understood and loved by all. So, when you are in Budapest, try the delicacies mentioned above to take your taste buds on a new ride of taste, excitement, and love. Even if you are not planning on visiting this beautiful city anytime soon, see it for the love of pastries. If you still need to change your mind and want to try Hungarian desserts, you can easily find the recipes online. We can’t promise it will taste the same, but you will get a similar taste.
