Hungarian Fruit Squares:

🍑 Hungarian Fruit Squares (Gyümölcsös Kocka) – A Delightful Dessert!

Hungarian fruit squares are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert, featuring a buttery shortbread crust, a layer of fruity filling, and a crumbly topping. This traditional treat, known as Gyümölcsös Kocka, is perfect for using fresh or preserved fruits like apricots, cherries, plums, or berries. Serve it with tea or coffee, and enjoy a taste of Hungary in every bite!

🥧 Ingredients

For the Dough:

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 egg yolks
  • ¼ cup cold milk or sour cream

For the Filling:

  • 2 cups fresh or canned fruit (apricots, cherries, plums, or mixed berries)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar (adjust based on fruit sweetness)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (to thicken the filling)
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional, for extra flavor)

For the Topping:

  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (for dusting)
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