Best Cottage Cheese Filling for Perogies

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Hey there, fellow food lovers!

Have you ever tried making your own perogies? If you haven’t, you’re in for a treat!

Today, I’m super excited to share my delicious cottage cheese filling for perogies.

It’s creamy, flavorful, and just the right amount of cheesy.

Perfect for stuffing into those tasty dough pockets.

Let’s dive into the world of perogies together!

cottage cheese filling for perogies
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Preparation Time 30-45 minutes
Cooking Time 15-25 minutes
Total Time 45-70 minutes
Level of Difficulty Medium

Ingredients

  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 3 cups plain flour
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup dry cottage cheese (or ricotta cheese or farmer’s cheese)
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 eggs
  • Salt (to taste)

Step 1: Prepare the Dough Mixture

Gather all your ingredients: buttermilk, warm water, sugar, plain flour, sour cream, dry cottage cheese (or ricotta/farmer’s cheese), 1 egg yolk, and 2 eggs.

In a bowl, combine the eggs, buttermilk, warm water, and sour cream.

Using a whisk attachment, whisk the mixture for a couple of minutes until everything is well combined.

Step 2: Create the Dough

Switch to a dough hook and slowly add sifted flour combined with salt, mixing well.

Add the flour one cup at a time while ensuring to scrape the sides of the bowl as you go.

Knead the dough for 5 to 10 minutes.

If the dough remains wet, gradually add a few tablespoons of flour until it comes together into a manageable consistency.

Step 3: Knead and Rest the Dough

Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead it by hand for another 5 to 10 minutes, adding more flour as necessary.

Once kneaded, wrap the dough tightly in cling film and place it in the fridge to rest for 30 minutes.

This resting period will help the dough become easier to work with.

Step 4: Make the Cheese Filling

In a separate bowl, combine the cottage cheese, 1 egg yolk, and sugar.

Mix until well combined.

This will be the filling for your dumplings.

Step 5: Roll and Shape the Dumplings

After the dough has rested, take a large piece and roll it out on a floured surface into a square, adding flour on top and underneath to prevent sticking.

Use a cookie cutter to cut out shapes from the rolled dough.

Place one teaspoon of the cheese filling in the center of each shape.

Step 6: Seal and Cook the Dumplings

Pinch both sides of the dough to seal the filling inside, ensuring that it does not escape during cooking.

Fold the dumpling into a nice shape and use a fork to press around the edges, creating a decorative pattern.

In a pot, boil salted water.

Once boiling, add the dumplings and cook for 7 to 12 minutes until they float to the surface.

Once they are floating, they are ready!

Step 7: Serve and Enjoy

Once the dumplings are cooked, remove them from the pot and serve with fresh berries, sour cream, and jam.

Enjoy your delicious homemade dumplings!

cottage cheese filling for perogies
Image: © mollyshomeguide.com (Visualized and enhanced using AI technology)

cottage cheese filling for perogies
Image: © mollyshomeguide.com (Visualized and enhanced using AI technology)

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