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Cherry Vareniki Recipe
Explore the unique taste of Cherry Vareniki (Cherry Pierogi), where the richness of sweet cherries meets the heartiness of dough, creating a Ukrainian delicacy that's simply irresistible with sour cream.
Prep Time
1 hr
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 20 varenikis
Calories: 80 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
European
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup Kefir
- 1 large egg
- 1 14-ounce can sour cherries
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup sour cream for serving
Instructions
- Place two cups of the flour in a large mixing bowl along with the sea salt and baking soda.
- Whisk the kefir and egg together in a small bowl. Make a well in the flour mixture and pour in the kefir mix. Gently knead together the dough, adding more flour one tablespoon at a time, until the dough stops sticking to your fingers. Form the dough into a ball, cover the bowl with a damp towel, and allow it to rest for 30 minutes.
- While the dough is resting, prepare the sour cherry sauce: Pour the can of cherries through a sieve into a medium bowl. Set aside one cup of the strained cherries to use as filling. Place the liquid from the can along with the remaining cherries into a small saucepan. Add the sugar and cornstarch; cook over medium heat until thickened. Set aside.
- When the dough is done resting, dust a clean surface with flour and roll the dough into a long log. Dust the log with flour and cut it into 20 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a disc, then use a floured rolling pin to roll each piece into 3-inch circles.
- Place 2 or 3 cherries into the center of each circle. Fold the dough into a half-circle to enclose the cherries; pinch or pleat together to seal. The dough will be very elastic, so you may need to re-stretch the pieces a little bit as you form the varenikis.
- Bring a pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Set out a large mixing bowl and place the butter on the bottom. Place one completed vareniki into the water and boil for 60 seconds. Remove the vareniki with a slotted spoon and test to ensure the dough is cooked through.
- Cook the remaining varenikis in batches, straining them from the pot and placing them in the bowl to toss with butter. To serve, place the cooked varenikis on a platter and top with cherry sauce and dollops of sour cream.
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Notes
- You can store Cherry Vareniki in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. To freeze, simply place them on a baking sheet until frozen, then transfer them to a freezer bag, where they'll stay good for up to 2 months.
- To reheat, you can either steam them or warm them in a microwave until heated through. If frozen, there's no need to thaw; boil them directly from the freezer, adding a couple of minutes to the cooking time.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1vareniki
Calories
80kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.4g
Trans Fat
0.001g
Cholesterol
13mg
(4%)
Sodium
124mg
(5%)
Potassium
31mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
65IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
20mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20varenikis
Amount Per Serving
Calories 80
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1vareniki | |
| Calories | 80kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Trans Fat | 0.001g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 124mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 31mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 65IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.