Cottage Cheese Pierogi Dumplings
Cottage Cheese Pierogi Dumplings feature a tender, pillowy dough wrapped around tangy, dry-curd cottage cheese for a creamy, lightly salty bite. They’re comforting boiled and finished with butter or crisped in a skillet, perfect with a spoonful of cool sour cream. Serve for a cozy dinner or a hearty weekend lunch when you want simple, nostalgic flavors.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
In a medium bowl, mix the cottage cheese, egg yolks, and 3/4 teaspoon salt; set aside.
- 2
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, and baking powder. Add the cold water and oil; mix or knead until a smooth dough forms.
- 3
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough; cut into 3-inch circles with a glass, can, or cookie cutter. Spoon some cottage cheese filling onto each circle. Fold each in half and pinch the edges to seal.
- 4
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Gently lower the pierogies into the water; cook until they float, 3 to 4 minutes. Lift them out with a slotted spoon; set on a cooling rack over a baking sheet to drain.
- Calories 151.67 kcal Moderate
- Protein 7.69 g Moderate
- Carbs 19.05 g Moderate
- Total Fat 4.85 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.66 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.01 g High
- Cholesterol 45.4 mg Moderate
- Sodium 146.98 mg Moderate
- Fiber 1.09 g Low Source
- Sugar 2.04 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.62 g Low Source
- Calcium 32.4 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.27 mg Low Source
- Potassium 50.16 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 9.65 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.04 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.31 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Cottage Cheese Pierogi Dumplings is a Jewish side dish recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 12, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Cottage Cheese, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 151.67 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cottage Cheese Pierogi Dumplings?
- It is a Jewish dumpling recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or snack.
- What is Cottage Cheese Pierogi Dumplings made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Cottage Cheese, Eggs, Salt. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cottage Cheese Pierogi Dumplings?
- About 40 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 151.67 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cottage Cheese Pierogi Dumplings easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 7 ingredients and 4 steps.
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