Túró Rudi is a beloved Hungarian snack made of sweet, creamy cottage cheese (túró) filling, coated in a crisp dark chocolate shell. These bars are slightly tangy, mildly sweet, and incredibly satisfying! They’re a childhood favorite for many Hungarians and can be easily made at home. ❤️
🛒 Ingredients (Makes about 10 bars)
For the Filling:
✔ 250g (1 cup) Hungarian túró or dry cottage cheese 🧀 ✔ 2 tbsp powdered sugar ❄ ✔ ½ tsp vanilla extract 🌿 ✔ 1 tbsp sour cream or heavy cream 🥛 ✔ 1 tbsp butter, softened 🧈 ✔ ½ tsp lemon zest 🍋 (optional, for extra freshness)
For the Chocolate Coating:
✔ 200g (7 oz) dark chocolate (60-70% cocoa) 🍫 ✔ 1 tbsp coconut oil or butter (for a glossy finish) 🧈
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Túró Filling
Mash or blend the túró (or dry cottage cheese) until smooth and creamy.
Stir in powdered sugar, vanilla, sour cream, butter, and lemon zest. Mix well.
Shape the mixture into small bars or logs (about 2 inches long).
Place on a parchment-lined tray and freeze for 30-60 minutes, until firm.
2️⃣ Prepare the Chocolate Coating
Melt dark chocolate and coconut oil together using a double boiler or in short bursts in the microwave (stirring every 15 seconds).
Let the melted chocolate cool slightly so it’s not too runny.
3️⃣ Coat the Bars
Remove the frozen túró bars from the freezer.
Using a fork, dip each bar into the melted chocolate, ensuring it’s fully coated.
Place on parchment paper and let the chocolate harden at room temperature or in the fridge.
4️⃣ Serve & Enjoy!
🍫 Once the chocolate is fully set, your homemade Túró Rudi is ready to enjoy!
