Vareniki with cherries

4 servings

60 minutes

Vareniki with cherries are a true embodiment of Russian home cooking, filled with warmth and coziness. This dessert, known since ancient times, captivates with its tender dough and juicy sweet-sour cherry filling that refreshes the taste like a summer splash. Legend has it that vareniki came from Ukrainian cuisine but quickly gained popularity in Russia and became a classic. Preparation requires care: the dough must be soft and the cherries carefully wrapped to preserve their juice. They are traditionally served with sour cream, which harmoniously complements the sweetness and acidity of the berries. Vareniki can be prepared in advance and frozen to delight yourself and loved ones with this simple yet unforgettable treat at the right moment.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 582.5
• Proteins: 12.7g
• Fats: 16.7g
• Carbohydrates: 97.3g

Ingredients

• Wheat flour: 3 glass
• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Vegetable oil: 3 tbsp
• Boiling water: 200 ml
• Frozen cherries: 200 g
• Sugar: 30 g
• Salt: 0.5 tsp
• Sour cream: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Sift the flour.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 3 glasss

2. Break the egg.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 1 piece

3. Mash the egg with flour using a fork.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 3 glasss
   • Chicken egg: 1 piece

4. Add half a teaspoon of salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt: 0.5 teaspoon

5. Pour boiling water in a thin stream.

   Required ingredients:

   • Boiling water: 200 ml

6. Start kneading the dough immediately. While it's hot — with a fork, then with hands.

7. During the mixing process, gradually add 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil: 3 tablespoons

8. When the dough becomes smooth and elastic, cover it with plastic wrap or a towel and let it rest for 30 minutes at room temperature.

9. Place the frozen berries in a strainer, but do not fully thaw the cherries to prevent them from releasing juice.

   Required ingredients:

   • Frozen cherries: 200 g

10. Roll out a thin layer of dough.

11. Use a glass or cup of the right diameter to cut out appropriately sized circles.

12. Spread the berries, sprinkle sugar on top, and form the dumplings. This should be done quickly and in small batches before the cherries melt. Boil water in advance.

    Required ingredients:

    • Frozen cherries: 200 g
    • Sugar: 30 g

13. Dumplings can be boiled until cooked for 3-4 minutes, or frozen in the freezer for later preparation.

14. Serve with sour cream. Before serving, you can additionally garnish with cherry berries.

    Required ingredients:

    • Sour cream:  to taste
    • Frozen cherries: 200 g