Lazy Vareniki, aka Ukrainian lazy cheese pierogi, is a delicious and healthy breakfast option for those busy mornings. Made with fresh farmer’s cheese, they are melt-in-your-mouth soft and tender. Plus, they are so fast and easy to make. You can whip up these lazy cheese pierogi while the water for them comes to a boil.
Start by making the dough from farmer’s cheese, egg, a little sugar, a pinch of salt, and all-purpose flour. Depending on the moisture of your farmer’s cheese (or ricotta), you can adjust the amount of flour to make the dough thicker. Knead the dough gently with your hands a few times until it comes into a ball. Transfer the dough ball to a floured surface and divide it into 4 equal pieces. Using the palms of your hands, roll each piece into a 1-inch thick log. Slice each log into about ½-inch thick pieces. Cook the vareniki in batches in boiling salted water for 2-3 minutes. Serve immediately with sour cream, fresh berries, and a touch of honey or homemade jam if you wish.
To make the Lazy Vareniki, you will need the following ingredients:
Fill a large pot with water and add 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil.
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.
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.
Place the dough ball on a floured surface and divide it into 4 equal pieces.
Use the palms of your hands to roll each piece into a 1-inch thick log.
Slice each log into about ½-inch thick pieces.
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.
Serve immediately with a dollop of sour cream, fresh berries and honey or homemade jam if you wish.
This Lazy Vareniki recipe is made with just a few simple ingredients and tastes so delicious. You will love how easy it is to make. If you make this traditional Ukrainian recipe, share a picture with us @cookmerecipes on Instagram - and don’t forget to let us know what you think in the comments below.
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