Lazy Vareniks with Cherry Compote

12m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add poppy seeds and warm milk to a small pot, let sit for 10 minutes.
  2. 2Mix cherries, honey, lemon zest and simmer for 5 minutes. Add cornflour, stir, and let cool.
  3. 3Mix twarog, egg, sugar, flour, and poppy seeds (if using). Season with a pinch of salt.
  4. 4Flour a surface, split dough into two. Roll each into a thin sausage and cut into 2.5cm pieces.
  5. 5Bring water to a boil. Gently add vareniks, making sure they don’t stick. Once they float, cook for 1 more minute, then remove.
  6. 6Serve with sour cream and cherry compote (or jam/fruit of choice).

Ingredients

  • 250 g twarog / curd cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 5 tbsp flour
  • 1 tbsp poppy seeds
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1 cup frozen cherries
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp cornflour
  • 1 sour cream

Equipment

small potspoonforkgraterwooden cutting boardknife