How to Make Hungarian Poppy Seed Filling - A Step-by-Step Guide

Poppy seed filling is a classic ingredient used in many Hungarian desserts, adding a unique and nutty flavor to pastries and cakes. This sweet and aromatic filling is made by combining ground poppy seeds with sugar, milk, and sometimes additional flavorings like lemon zest or vanilla extract.

One popular use for Hungarian poppy seed filling is in traditional pastries such as bejgli, a sweet bread roll filled with a rich poppy seed mixture. This filling is also used in other desserts l...

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Ingredients

  • ½ pound poppy seeds
  • 1 cup milk
  • ¼ cup margarine
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 eggs, beaten

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 2 cups of filling

  • Grind the poppy seeds in a mill or coffee grinder.
  • Combine the milk, margarine, and sugar in a saucepan. Cook on low heat, stirring often, until the sugar dissolves. Gradually pour about half of the hot milk into the beaten eggs, whisking constantly. Return the egg and milk mixture to the saucepan.
  • Continue to cook and stir until the mixture begins to thicken and coats the back of a metal spoon. (Run your finger down the coated spoon: it should draw a clear line.) Add the poppy seeds and stir well to blend.
  • Remove from heat; cool before using. Store unused filling in the refrigerator for up to five days.
  • Nutrition

    152 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 22mg
    • Sodium: 50mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 227mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 131mg