PIEROGI LENIWE (LAZY POLISH RAVIOLI) (SWEET CHEESE VERSION)

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Pierogi Leniwe (Lazy Polish Ravioli) (Sweet Cheese Version) image

Thick and delicious pasta dumplings with the filling mixed right into the dough so you don't have to stuff them. Pronounced pyeh-RAW-ghee (this is the plural form, just one is called pierog, but they're so good you'll almost never eat just one.) This sweet cheese version topped with butter-browned bread crumbs makes for an interesting dessert, but also makes a nice light lunch.

Provided by littleturtle

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 18 pierogi

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 lb farmer's cheese, crumbled or 3/4 lb dry-curd cottage cheese
3 eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2/3 cup flour
2 quarts water
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Use a spoon to push the cheese through a fine sieve into a deep bowl.
  • Beat in the eggs, then the sugar and the butter.
  • Sift the flour over the cheese mixture and stir until the flour is completely absorbed.
  • Knead like bread to mix well.
  • Divide the dough into 3 equal parts and roll each between your palms to shape it into a ball, then, on a lightly floured surface, roll each ball into a 12" long cylinder (1" in diameter).
  • Wrap in wax paper and refrigerate until firm (30 minutes).
  • Flatten the cylinder slightly and cut them crosswise into 2-inch rounds.
  • In a 3-4 quart saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil over high heat.
  • Drop 6 pierogi into the water and stir occasionally so they don't stick to each other or the pan.
  • Immediately reduce the heat to low and simmer until they float to the surface (5 minutes).
  • With a slotted spoon, transfer the dumplings to a kitchen towel to drain.
  • Cover them loosely with another towel to keep them warm, while you cook the remaining pierogi in the same way.
  • In an 8-inch skillet, melt the butter, but don't let it brown.
  • Add the bread crumbs, stirring constantly, until they are crisp and golden brown, then remove from heat.
  • Pour the bread crumbs and butter over the dumplings and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.5, Fat 12.1, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 64.3, Sodium 283.9, Carbohydrate 8.7, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 1.7, Protein 5.7

Orpheus Yildiz
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These pierogi were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them and they were gone in no time. I will definitely be making these again for my next party.


Philip DR Allem
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I'm not a big fan of pierogi, but these were actually really good! The sweet cheese filling was not too sweet and the sour cream and fried onions added a nice touch.


Keeley Hohensee
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These pierogi were so easy to make and they turned out perfect! I used a store-bought dough and the filling was simple to make. I will definitely be making these again.


Ijeoma Goodness
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I made these pierogi for my family and they loved them! They said they were the best pierogi they had ever had. I will definitely be making these again.


Oumaya Wasli
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These pierogi were amazing! The dough was light and fluffy, and the filling was perfectly sweet and cheesy. I will definitely be making these again.


Mubdi Hamid
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I've made these pierogi several times now and they are always a favorite. They are so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I love the sweet cheese filling and the crispy fried onions.


Zachary Myers
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These pierogi were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them and they were gone in no time. I will definitely be making these again for my next party.


Tisha Islam
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I'm not a big fan of pierogi, but these were actually really good! The sweet cheese filling was not too sweet and the sour cream and fried onions added a nice touch.


M Huzaifa
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These pierogi were so easy to make and they turned out perfect! I used a store-bought dough and the filling was simple to make. I will definitely be making these again.


Aaron Wells
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I made these pierogi for my Polish grandmother and she said they were the best she'd ever had! She especially loved the crispy fried onions.


Musa Ntormbhy
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These pierogi were absolutely delicious! The sweet cheese filling was perfectly balanced by the tangy sour cream and the crispy fried onions. I will definitely be making these again.