Ukrainian Vareniki with Sweet Cherry Filling
A Traditional Eastern European Dumpling Delight
Soft dumplings filled with a burst of sweet cherries, perfect for a comforting dessert or snack experience.
- 1 h 30 min
- 4
- Intermediate
Ingredients
For the Dough
For the Cherry Filling
For Serving
Preparation
Making the Dough
Mix dry ingredients
In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt together.
Combine wet ingredients
Add the egg, sour cream, warm water, and melted butter.
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
Combine filling ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine cherries, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla extract.
Ensure the cherries are well-drained to avoid a soggy filling.
Coat the cherries
Mix well until the cherries are evenly coated.
Let flavors meld
Let sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Prepare the dough and filling simultaneously to save time.
Cooking Process
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.
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.
Boil the dumplings
Cook vareniki in boiling, salted water for 8–10 minutes, or until they float to the top.
Plating & Serving
Ukrainian Vareniki with Sweet Cherry Filling
Ukrainian Vareniki with Sweet Cherry Filling
Serving
Serve the vareniki warm on a plate, drizzled with melted butter and a sprinkle of powdered sugar, accompanied by a dollop of sour cream.
Timing
Dough resting: 30 minutes; Cooking vareniki: 10 minutes.
Heat Guide
Boiling water: High heat; Melting butter: Low heat.