SWEET CHEESE PIEROGI RECIPE RECIPES

Steps:

• Grind the cheese once, using a tool of choice: meat grinder, potato press or a blender (blend in small portions). 
• Place cheese in a bowl, add egg yolk and sugar. 
• Scrape out the small black seeds from the vanilla pod. Alternatively, pour a few drops of the vanilla extract. 
• Mix thoroughly to obtain a smooth, lump-free mass. Set aside.
• Choose one of the dough recipes from here, or follow this basic recipe.
• Sift the flour, make a well in your flour, pour in a small amount of hot water. 
• Knead rapidly, continually adding enough water to get a soft, elastic dough. Don't overdo it, it shouldn't be too sticky.
• Divide the dough into parts. Spread the first part of the dough on a floured worktop.  Roll into a thin piece of dough. Cut into circles using a glass or a round cutter.
• Place one teaspoon of our cheese filling in the middle of each circle. Fold dough over filling, press edges together. Continue until you're out of ingredients.
• Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Reduce the heat.
• Drop in a couple of pierogi, cook for 5 to 6 minutes - until they start to float to the top.
• Collect pierogi with a slotted spoon. Serve with sweetened cream or other topping of choice.

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix together the cottage cheese, egg yolks, and 3/4 teaspoon of salt. Set aside.
• In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, and baking powder. Pour in the vegetable oil and cold water, and mix or knead into a smooth dough.
• Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface, and cut into 3 inch circles using a glass, can, or cookie cutter. Place a spoonful of the cottage cheese filling onto each circle. Fold in half, and pinch the edges together to seal.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Carefully drop the perogies into the water, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until they float. Remove from water with a slotted spoon, and place on a cooling rack set over a baking sheet to drain excess water.