Vareniki with cherries and cottage cheese
5 servings
30 minutes
Vareniki with cherry and cottage cheese is a soulful dish of Russian cuisine that embodies the harmony of flavors and textures. The origins of this recipe trace back to ancient Slavic culinary traditions, where vareniki were considered a symbol of abundance and family comfort. The soft, elastic dough made with kefir delicately envelops the tender cottage cheese filling with juicy, slightly tart cherries. When boiled, the vareniki swell up, filling with the aromas of the filling, and serving them with sour cream adds even more tenderness. These vareniki are not only delicious but also versatile: they can be served as a dessert, complemented with honey or jam, or enjoyed in the classic version with fresh berries. An ideal treat for warm family gatherings and cozy evenings.
1
Sift the flour into a mound on the table, make a well in the center, and crack an egg into it.
- Wheat flour: 200 g
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
2
We start kneading the dough by hand, gradually adding kefir. The amount of kefir may vary depending on the dryness of the flour.
- Kefir 3.2%: 100 ml
3
We knead the dough, then roll it into a ball and let it rest.
4
Let's prepare the filling. The cherry pits need to be removed, which can be easily done with a pin.
- Cherry: 180 g
5
Mix cottage cheese with egg, add sugar to taste, and mash until smooth. Roll the dough into a sausage and cut into pieces about 1.5 cm thick. Roll each piece into a circle about 10 cm in diameter, place a spoonful of cottage cheese and a cherry in the center, fold the circle, and pinch the edges in a braid. Once everything is ready, put it in the refrigerator for an hour.
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Cottage cheese: 200 g
- Sugar: to taste
6
We boil them in boiling water and definitely pour sour cream before serving!
- Salt: to taste