Lazy Vareniki

Steps to make Lazy Vareniki

1. 1

   Bring water to boil

   5min
   

   Fill a large pot with water and add 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil.

2. 2

   Combine cheese, salt, sugar, and egg

   1min
   

   Place 1 pound farmer's cheese in a large bowl. Add ½ teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1 egg and mix thoroughly until completely combined.

4. 3

   Add flour

   1min
   

   Start adding the flour, a few tablespoons at a time, mixing well, until you can form a ball. Depending on the moisture of your farmer's cheese (or ricotta), you may need to add from ½ a cup to 1 cup of flour. Avoid adding too much flour to the dough as the dough should be soft and tender.

5. 4

   Divide dough

   1min
   

   Place the dough ball on a floured surface and divide it into 4 equal pieces.

6. 5

   Shape into logs

   1min
   

   Use the palms of your hands to roll each piece into a 1-inch thick log.

7. 6

   Slice

   1min
   

   Slice each log into about ½-inch thick pieces.

8. 7

   Cook

   5min
   

   Drop the pierogi in batches into boiling salted water, stirring constantly, to prevent them from sticking to the bottom. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Once the pierogi float to the top, cook them for 2 minutes. Remove the cheese pierogi from the pot with a slotted spoon.

9. 8

   Serve
   

   Serve immediately with a dollop of sour cream, fresh berries and honey or homemade jam if you wish.