Lazy Vareniks with Cherry Compote

12 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add poppy seeds and warm milk to a small pot, let sit for 10 minutes.
  2. 2Add poppy seeds and warm milk to a small pot, let sit for 10 minutes.
  3. 3Add poppy seeds and warm milk to a small pot, let sit for 10 minutes.
  4. 4Mix cherries, honey, lemon zest and simmer for 5 minutes. Add cornflour, stir, and let cool.
  5. 5Mix cherries, honey, lemon zest and simmer for 5 minutes. Add cornflour, stir, and let cool.
  6. 6Mix cherries, honey, lemon zest and simmer for 5 minutes. Add cornflour, stir, and let cool.
  7. 7Mix twarog, egg, sugar, flour, and poppy seeds (if using). Season with a pinch of salt.
  8. 8Mix twarog, egg, sugar, flour, and poppy seeds (if using). Season with a pinch of salt.
  9. 9Mix twarog, egg, sugar, flour, and poppy seeds (if using). Season with a pinch of salt.
  10. 10Flour a surface, split dough into two. Roll each into a thin sausage and cut into 2.5cm pieces.
  11. 11Flour a surface, split dough into two. Roll each into a thin sausage and cut into 2.5cm pieces.
  12. 12Flour a surface, split dough into two. Roll each into a thin sausage and cut into 2.5cm pieces.
  13. 13Bring water to a boil. Gently add vareniks, making sure they don’t stick. Once they float, cook for 1 more minute, then remove.
  14. 14Bring water to a boil. Gently add vareniks, making sure they don’t stick. Once they float, cook for 1 more minute, then remove.
  15. 15Bring water to a boil. Gently add vareniks, making sure they don’t stick. Once they float, cook for 1 more minute, then remove.
  16. 16Serve with sour cream and cherry compote (or jam/fruit of choice).
  17. 17Serve with sour cream and cherry compote (or jam/fruit of choice).
  18. 18Serve with sour cream and cherry compote (or jam/fruit of choice).

Ingredients

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

Equipment

small potspoonforkgraterwooden cutting boardknife