Hungarian Poppy Seed Filling

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This is a filling often used for Middle European kolacs (also called kolacky or kolachke)--filled, rolled, baked yeast dough--and sweet rolls.

Submitted by Hepzibah
Updated on September 3, 2022
close up view of Hungarian Poppy Seed Filling in a pot with a wooden spoon, on a colorful kitchen towel
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
16
Yield:
2 cups of filling
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 16 servings

  • ½ pound poppy seeds

  • 1 cup milk

  • ¼ cup margarine

  • ¾ cup white sugar

  • 1 pinch salt

  • 2 eggs, beaten

Directions

  1. Grind the poppy seeds in a mill or coffee grinder.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Remove from heat; cool before using. Store unused filling in the refrigerator for up to five days.

Editor's Note

A half pound of poppy seeds equals a little more than 1 1/2 cups. Cream or evaporated milk may be substituted for the milk in this recipe.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

152 Calories
10g Fat
14g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 152
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Cholesterol 22mg 7%
Sodium 50mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 14g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 227mg 17%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 131mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.