Sweet Pierogi

Sweet berry-filled dumplings boiled and then fried until golden, served with sweetened sour cream and crystallised mint leaves.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 127.4 kcals 2548 kcals
Carbohydrates 22.7 grams 454 grams
Fat 3.1 grams 62.4 grams
Protein 2.1 grams 42.5 grams
Cook Time
20 mins
Produces
20 dumplings
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
100
g
Caster Sugar
for crystallising mint
2
tbsp
Caster Sugar
plus extra for cooking
1
tbsp
Icing Sugar
plus extra for sprinkling
Dairy
1
unit
Egg White
free-range
1
unit
Egg
free-range
2
tbsp
15
g
Butter
knob
100
ml
Sour Cream
or creme fraiche
Fruits
1
unit
Lemon
zest only
200
g
GrainsCereals
NutsSeeds
1
handful
Mint Leaves
large, picked from stems
1
pinch
1
pinch

Steps

  • Dip mint leaves in beaten egg white and coat with sugar.
  • Place leaves on a wire rack to dry for several hours or overnight.
  • Sieve flour and icing sugar into a bowl with salt and lemon zest.
  • Whisk egg with sour cream and 2 tablespoons of water, then pour into the flour.
  • Knead the mixture into a smooth dough on a work surface.
  • Cover dough with clingfilm and rest for 1 hour.
  • Roll dough to 1-2mm thickness and cut into 8cm rounds.
  • Toss blueberries in caster sugar.
  • Place 4-5 blueberries on each round, fold into crescents and seal edges.
  • Boil pierogi in a large pot for 2-3 minutes until they float.
  • Fry pierogi in butter with sugar and cinnamon until browned.
  • Whisk icing sugar into sour cream.
  • Serve dumplings with sweetened cream, mint leaves, and icing sugar.