Varenyky with Sour Cherries
Soft Ukrainian dumplings filled with tart cherries, served with melted butter, soured cream and a little sugar.
- Time1 hr 30
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.56 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the flour and salt. Add the egg, water and oil and knead for 6 minutes to a soft, smooth dough. Wrap and rest for 30 minutes.
30 min - 2
Toss the drained cherries with the 3 tbsp sugar and the cornflour.
- 3
Roll the dough out thinly and cut 8 cm circles. Put 2 or 3 cherries in the middle of each. Fold over and pinch the edges firmly to seal, so no juice escapes.
- 4
Drop the varenyky into a large pan of simmering water in batches. When they float, cook for 3 minutes more. Lift out with a slotted spoon.
3 min - 5
Toss with the melted butter. Serve warm with soured cream and a sprinkle of sugar.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.