Vareniki with cherries

12 servings

30 minutes

Cherry dumplings are a delicate combination of thin dough and juicy, sweet filling. This Ukrainian recipe is passed down through generations, filling homes with the aroma of warmth and coziness. The cherries encased in soft dough become even juicier when boiled, and the light tartness of the fruit harmonizes with sugar and starch to create a rich flavor. These dumplings can be served with sour cream or sweet sauce, making them an ideal dessert or light treat for the family table. In Ukrainian culinary traditions, dumplings are a symbol of home hearth, and each dish carries a piece of the soul of those who prepared it.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 108.6
• Proteins: 2.6g
• Fats: 0.9g
• Carbohydrates: 23.1g

Ingredients

• Cherries: 300 g
• Sugar: 50 g
• Potato starch: 2 tbsp
• Wheat flour: 1.5 glass
• Water: 1 glass
• Salt: 0.5 tsp
• Chicken egg: 1 pc

Cooking steps

1. Mix flour with salt and egg. Gradually add cold water until a firm dough that doesn't stick to your hands forms. You may need less water.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 1.5 glass
   • Salt: 0.5 teaspoon
   • Chicken egg: 1 piece
   • Water: 1 glass

2. Wash the cherries, remove the pits. Sprinkle with sugar and starch.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cherries: 300 g
   • Sugar: 50 g
   • Potato starch: 2 tablespoons

3. Shape large dumplings using the standard method and boil them in salted water.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt: 0.5 teaspoon