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Ukrainian Vareniki with Sweet Cherry Filling

Name: Ukrainian Vareniki with Sweet Cherry Filling
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: All-purpose flour, 2 cups; Warm water, 1/2 cup; Full-fat sour cream, 1/2 cup; Large egg, 1; Unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon, melted; Salt, 1/2 teaspoon; Fresh or frozen cherries, pitted and halved, 2 cups; Granulated sugar, 1/4 cup; Cornstarch, 1 tablespoon; Vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon; Unsalted butter, melted, 1/4 cup; Powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon; Sour cream, 1/4 cup

Soft dumplings filled with a burst of sweet cherries, perfect for a comforting dessert or snack experience.

4.3(602 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·August 20, 2025

Ukrainian Vareniki with Sweet Cherry Filling — Dessert served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Dough

For the Cherry Filling

For Serving

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 578 kcal
Protein: 8.75 g
Carbs: 79.5 g
Fat: 24.5 g
Fiber: 3.25 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2312 kcal
Protein: 35 g
Carbs: 318 g
Fat: 98 g
Fiber: 13 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
All-purpose flour 2 cups	910	24	190	2	7
Warm water 1/2 cup	0	0	0	0	0
Full-fat sour cream 1/2 cup	240	2	8	23	0
Large egg 1	70	6	1	5	0
Unsalted butter 1 tablespoon, melted	100	0	0	11	0
Salt 1/2 teaspoon	0	0	0	0	0
Fresh or frozen cherries, pitted and halved 2 cups	170	2	44	1	6
Granulated sugar 1/4 cup	200	0	50	0	0
Cornstarch 1 tablespoon	30	0	7	0	0
Vanilla extract 1 teaspoon	12	0	0	0	0
Unsalted butter, melted 1/4 cup	400	0	0	45	0
Powdered sugar 1 tablespoon	60	0	15	0	0
Sour cream 1/4 cup	120	1	3	11	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Making the Dough

1
Mix dry ingredients
In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt together.
2
Combine wet ingredients
Add the egg, sour cream, warm water, and melted butter.
3
Knead the dough and rest
Knead the mixture until a smooth dough forms. Cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Preparing the Cherry Filling

1
Combine filling ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine cherries, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla extract.
Tip: Ensure the cherries are well-drained to avoid a soggy filling.
2
Coat the cherries
Mix well until the cherries are evenly coated.
3
Let flavors meld
Let sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Tip: Prepare the dough and filling simultaneously to save time.

How to Make Ukrainian Vareniki with Sweet Cherry Filling

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Roll and cut the dough
Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/8-inch thickness; cut out circles using a 3-inch cookie cutter.
2
Fill and seal vareniki
Place a teaspoon of cherry filling in the center of each dough circle, fold over, and seal tightly by pinching the edges.
3
Boil the dumplings
Cook vareniki in boiling, salted water for 8–10 minutes, or until they float to the top.