Description
This Fast and Easy Lazy Pierogi Recipe offers a quick and delicious take on traditional pierogis, combining farmer’s cheese dough pieces boiled to perfection and served with a sweetened sour cream topping for a comforting Eastern European treat ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 3 cups well-drained farmer’s cheese (tvorog), packed
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
Cooking and Serving Ingredients
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup full-fat sour cream
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for sour cream mixture)
Instructions
- Make the Lazy Pierogi Dough: In a large bowl, combine the well-drained farmer’s cheese, eggs, vanilla extract, sugar, and all-purpose flour. Mix thoroughly until a soft dough forms. To test the consistency, cook a small piece in boiling water — if it falls apart, gradually add more flour until the dough holds together well.
- Shape the Pierogis: Divide the dough into four equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope about ½ inch thick. Cut the ropes into small ½-inch pieces to form the lazy pierogi shapes.
- Cook the Pierogi: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Drop the dough pieces into the boiling water and cook until they float to the surface, which should take about one minute. Use a slotted spoon to remove them carefully.
- Toss with Butter: Melt the unsalted butter and toss the cooked pierogi pieces in the melted butter to coat evenly. This adds richness and prevents sticking.
- Prepare the Sour Cream Mixture: In a small bowl, mix the full-fat sour cream with granulated sugar and a teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth and sweetened to taste.
- Serve the Pierogi: Spoon the sweetened sour cream generously over the lazy pierogi. Alternatively, you can serve with jams or fresh berries for extra flavor and freshness.
Notes
- Farmer’s cheese (tvorog) should be well-drained to avoid a watery dough.
- Adjust flour quantity as needed for dough consistency; it should be soft but not sticky.
- Boiling time is quick, so monitor closely to avoid overcooking.
- Sour cream can be sweetened to taste or substituted with Greek yogurt for a tangier option.
- Lazy pierogis are a simpler alternative to traditional pierogi, perfect for a quick and satisfying dessert or snack.
