Steamed Blueberry Pierogi
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
40 Pieces
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Calories
77 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Breakfast, Baked Goods
Steamed Blueberry Pierogi
Description
The recipe combines flour, yeast, salt, and sugar to form a soft dough. Warm water is gradually incorporated, and the dough is kneaded until smooth and elastic, then left to rise for about an hour. Once risen, the dough is portioned and rolled or stretched flat into discs.
A measured amount of fresh blueberries, sprinkled with sugar to add sweetness, is placed in the center of each dough piece. The dough is folded over and sealed firmly to prevent filling leakage during cooking.
The pierogi are steamed in a covered steamer basket over boiling water for around seven minutes. This cooking method yields thick but tender dough that is light and puffy with fully cooked fruit inside. Confirming doneness by checking a test pierogi ensures proper cooking.
The pierogi are best served fresh and warm to enjoy the intact texture and juicy filling.
Ingredients
Dough
- 4 cup flour
- 1 1/4 cup water lukewarm
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2/3 tbsp yeast
Filling
- 3 cup blueberries fresh
- 1 cup sugar
Instructions
- Combine together flour, yeast, salt and 1/4 cup of sugar.
- In small portions add in water. Knead the dough until it's smooth. Cover the dough and let it rise for about an hour.
- Divide the dough into equal pieces. If you continue dividing each pierce into halves, they should come out pretty even. Cover the dough with a towel while you are working on each piece.
- Either roll out each piece or stretch it out by hand. Place blueberries in the middle and cover with sugar, about 1/3 a teaspoon in each.
- Fold it over and pinch to seal. Make sure all holes are sealed well. Leave them on a floured surface or make just one steaming batch at a time.
- Bring a pot with water to a boil and place a steamer on the inside. Place vareniki on the steamer and cover it using the lid.
- Let them steam for about 7 minutes. To make sure they are fully cooked, break one and confirm that the dough is puffy.
- Once done, vareniki should feel light and puffy. It's best to serve them on the first day, although they can be reheated later.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 40Pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 77 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 77kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 15mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 24mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 5IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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