Cheese Pierogi

Indulge in the comforting flavors of homemade Cheese Pierogi, a classic Eastern European dish that's a true crowd-pleaser. This recipe showcases a velvety filling made with farmer's cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, and fresh chives, creating a savory blend that melts in your mouth. The tender dough, made from scratch with just flour, egg, and water, is rolled thin and stuffed with the creamy cheese mixture before being boiled to perfection and finished with a golden-brown sear in butter. Perfect for a cozy dinner or a festive gathering, these pierogi are served warm, garnished with chives and a dollop of sour cream for extra indulgence. With simple ingredients and a balance of creamy, crispy, and savory flavors, this Cheese Pierogi recipe is a must-add to your comfort food repertoire.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:60 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.75 cup water
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups farmer's cheese
• 4 ounces cream cheese
• 0.25 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons chives
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the egg and water.

Step 2

Mix the dough by gradually incorporating the flour into the liquid, then knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 3

Cover the dough with a kitchen towel and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, combine the farmer's cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, chives, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and set aside.

Step 5

Roll out the dough on a floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut dough into circles using a 3-inch round cutter.

Step 6

Place a tablespoon of cheese filling in the center of each dough circle.

Step 7

Moisten the edges with water, fold the circles in half to enclose the filling, and press the edges firmly with a fork to seal.

Step 8

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the pierogi in batches. Cook for 3-5 minutes, or until they float to the surface.

Step 9

Remove pierogi with a slotted spoon and set aside.

Step 10

In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat and fry the boiled pierogi until golden brown on each side, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Step 11

Serve hot, garnished with additional chives and a dollop of sour cream, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1236.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2827.6

Total Fat 136.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 73.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g
Cholesterol 568.2mg	0%
Sodium 4331.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 299.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.2g	0%
Total Sugars 19.9g
Protein 96.7g	0%

Vitamin D 71.5IU	0%
Calcium 616.2mg	0%
Iron 18.4mg	0%
Potassium 1052.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.7%

Protein: 13.7%

Carbs: 42.6%