Souskluitjies South African Dumplings in Custard Sauce

Dive into a comforting South African classic with Souskluitjies, delicate dumplings steamed to tender perfection and served in a luscious, homemade custard sauce. This traditional dessert marries a soft, cinnamon-infused dough with the creamy richness of vanilla custard, creating an irresistible blend of textures and flavors. Made with pantry staples like flour, baking powder, and eggs, these dumplings are simmered gently to achieve their signature fluffiness, while the custard sauce is crafted from scratch for maximum indulgence. Perfect for cozy gatherings or a satisfying treat after dinner, Souskluitjies embodies timeless comfort food with its warm spices and silky custard. Serve these dumplings piping hot with an extra sprinkle of cinnamon, and watch them become an instant family favorite. Keywords: South African dessert recipe, cinnamon dumplings, custard sauce, traditional comfort food, Souskluitjies.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 250 grams All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 60 grams Butter (cold, cubed)
• 2 tablespoons Sugar
• 2 large Eggs (beaten)
• 125 milliliters Milk
• 500 milliliters Water
• 30 grams Custard powder
• 500 milliliters Milk (for custard)
• 2 tablespoons Sugar (for custard)
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.

Step 2

Rub the cold, cubed butter into the dry ingredients using your fingertips until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.

Step 3

Stir in the sugar, then add the beaten eggs and milk to form a soft dough. The dough should be moist but not overly sticky.

Step 4

Bring 500 milliliters of water to a gentle simmer in a medium saucepan.

Step 5

Using a teaspoon, scoop small portions of the dough and carefully drop them into the simmering water to form dumplings. Do not overcrowd the pot; cook in batches if necessary.

Step 6

Cover the saucepan with a lid and steam the dumplings over low heat for about 10–12 minutes, or until cooked through and fluffy.

Step 7

While the dumplings cook, prepare the custard by combining custard powder, sugar, and a splash of milk to form a smooth paste in a bowl.

Step 8

In a separate saucepan, heat the remaining 500 milliliters of milk over medium heat until just warm. Gradually whisk the milk into the custard paste, ensuring no lumps form.

Step 9

Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Stir in the vanilla extract once cooked.

Step 10

To serve, spoon the dumplings into bowls and generously pour the warm custard sauce over them. Sprinkle with additional cinnamon, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1128.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2047.9

Total Fat 74.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 42.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 554.9mg	0%
Sodium 2491.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 282.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.2g	0%
Total Sugars 59.0g
Protein 59.7g	0%

Vitamin D 398.8IU	0%
Calcium 935.0mg	0%
Iron 13.7mg	0%
Potassium 1399.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.0%

Protein: 11.7%

Carbs: 55.3%