These simple Cottage Cheese Dumplings (Lazy Pierogi) are made with just five ingredients and ready to enjoy in no time! They are such a comfort food. It’s also a great family activity to make and eat them together.
Gather all Ingredients
To get started, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- Cottage cheese is a soft, lumpy cheese made from curds that are drained of whey. With its mild flavor and unique texture, it is a versatile ingredient in both sweet and savory dishes. Cottage Cheese: Are There Health Benefits?
- Egg: eggs provide a valuable source of quality protein, while also containing 13 essential vitamins and minerals, alongside necessary omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants. Health Benefits of Eggs.
- White whole wheat flour. My favorite white whole wheat flour is the King Arthur, 100% Organic White Whole Wheat Flour.
- Sugar and salt.
How to make this Recipe:
- Mix the dough
Mash cottage cheese, egg, salt and sugar with a fork. Add flour and mix well. Transfer the dough to a floured board.
- Roll and cut
Roll out strings of dough and cut them into about 1-inch pieces.
- Boil
In a saucepan, boil water and add salt. Boil the dumplings in batches, stir occasionally. After the dumplings float, cook them for 1 – 2 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy
Remove the dumplings from the water using a slotted spoon. Serve cottage cheese dumplings hot with sour cream, butter, and/or fruit.
Cottage Cheese Dumplings: Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can use low-fat cottage cheese for making dumplings. However, the texture and flavor may vary slightly compared to using regular cottage cheese. Full-fat cottage cheese tends to provide a richer taste and smoother texture.
Cottage cheese dumplings can be served sweet with melted butter, sugar and cinnamon, or with fruit compote or jam. They can also be served savory with gravy or sour cream.
Yes, you can freeze cottage cheese dumplings. After cooking them, allow them to cool completely, then place them in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze until solid. Once frozen, transfer them to a freezer bag or airtight container.
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Cottage Cheese Dumplings (Lazy Pierogi)
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ¾ cup white whole wheat flour (+ for working with dough)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 pinch salt (+ for boiling dumplings)
Instructions
- Mash cottage cheese, egg, salt and sugar with a fork. Add flour and mix well. Transfer the dough to a floured board.
- Roll out strings of dough and cut them into about 1-inch pieces.
- In a saucepan, boil water and add salt. Boil the dumplings in batches, stir occasionally. After the dumplings float, cook them for 1 – 2 minutes.
- Remove the dumplings from the water using a slotted spoon. Serve cottage cheese dumplings hot with sour cream, butter, and/or fruit.
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