Mákos Bejgli 500g - Hungarian Poppy Seed Roll

Mákos bejgli is a traditional Hungarian poppy seed roll with a generous filling of ground poppy seeds and sweet spices, wrapped in a tender, golden pastry.

What Is Mákos Bejgli?

Bejgli, also spelt beigli, is one of Hungary’s best-loved festive pastries: a beautifully rolled cake with a distinctive marbled crust and a rich spiral of filling. "Mákos" means poppy seed, and this version has the deep, gently nutty flavour and soft, fragrant crumb that make it a Christmas-table essential in Hungary.

While bejgli is traditionally enjoyed at Christmas and Easter, there is no need to save it for a special occasion. Serve a generous slice with coffee or tea, share it after Sunday lunch, or keep it ready for a properly indulgent afternoon treat.

How to Serve Mákos Bejgli

This pastry is made for slicing and sharing. Its full poppy seed filling and delicate pastry are delicious at room temperature or lightly heated up, when the aroma of lemon and cinnamon is at its most inviting.

• Serve thick slices with coffee, black tea or a glass of dessert wine for an elegant afternoon treat.
• Add it to a festive dessert table with fresh fruit, whipped cream or a scoop of good vanilla ice cream.
• Offer it as part of a Christmas or Easter spread alongside the equally traditional walnut bejgli.

Serving Tip

Use a sharp serrated knife and a gentle sawing motion to keep the handsome spiral slices neat. If the pastry has been stored somewhere cool, allow it to come to room temperature before serving for the softest texture and fullest flavour.

Where Does It Come From?

Our mákos bejgli is hand-baked by Nándori Cukrászda, a family-run Budapest patisserie on Ráday Street. Its story began in 1957, and László Nándori took over the business in 1988 and has continued its tradition of carefully made Hungarian cakes and pastries.

Skilled confectioners prepare each roll using a family recipe, with a generous filling of ground poppy seeds, dried plum, lemon peel, and cinnamon enclosed in rich pastry. The result is a proper Hungarian celebration cake: crisp and glossy on the outside, tender within, and satisfyingly full of filling.

Browse our wider selection of Hungarian cakes and pastries to discover more traditional sweet specialities from Hungary.

Delivery & Storage

Each bejgli has a best-before date of 30 days from the date of purchase, so it is wonderfully practical for entertaining, gifting or enjoying over several occasions. We send it in protective packaging to help it arrive ready to slice and serve.

Storage: Store in a cool and dry place. Refrigerate after opening.

Ingredients & Allergen Information

Ingredients: Wheat flour, ground poppy seed, lard, sugar, biscuit crumbs, egg yolk, water, vanillin sugar, lemon peel, cinnamon, ground dried plum, yeast, salt.

Allergy advice: For allergens, see ingredients in bold. May contain traces of milk, sesame, soy, sulphites and other tree nuts.

Country of Origin: Hungary.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between bejgli and beigli?

They are simply two common spellings of the same traditional Hungarian rolled pastry. In Hungary, “bejgli” is the usual spelling; “beigli” is often used in English-language descriptions.

Explore our full Hungarian bejgli range, including classic poppy seed and walnut-filled rolls, as well as modern interpretations.

What does mákos bejgli taste like?

Mákos bejgli has a rich, gently nutty poppy seed filling balanced by sweet dried plum, bright lemon peel and a little cinnamon. The pastry is tender and lightly sweet, creating a satisfying contrast with the dense, aromatic filling.

Is mákos bejgli only for Christmas?

No. It is a classic Christmas and Easter pastry in Hungary, but it is equally lovely all year round with coffee or tea, as a dessert, or whenever you want to share something properly special.

How should I serve poppy seed roll?

Serve at room temperature in generous slices. It is delicious on its own, with coffee or tea, or with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream or fresh fruit for a more elaborate dessert.

For more delicious sweet specialities to serve after dinner or share with guests, explore our Hungarian desserts collection.