Follow these steps for perfect results
Flour
Almond meal
Eggs
Salt
Cream cheese
Water
lukewarm
Mashed sweet potatoes
cooked
Milk
warmed
Butter
melted
Cream cheese
room temperature
Cinnamon
Vanilla
Brown sugar
Orange zest
Dried cranberries
Salt
Black pepper
Butter
for frying
Pulse flour and salt in a food processor.
Add eggs and cream cheese; process until crumbly.
Slowly add lukewarm water until the dough forms a ball. Process for 6 seconds.
Add a little more flour if the dough is sticky.
Let the dough rest for 20 minutes.
Mix mashed sweet potatoes, warmed milk, melted butter, room temperature cream cheese, cinnamon, vanilla, brown sugar, orange zest, dried cranberries, salt, and pepper together for the filling. Taste and adjust seasonings.
Roll half the dough on a floured surface to 1/16 inch thickness.
Cut out 5-inch circles.
Fill each circle with about 2 tablespoons of filling.
Fold over and seal the edges, ensuring no air pockets.
Lightly brush water on edges and pinch together if the dough won't seal.
Continue until all dough and filling are used.
Cook in salted boiling water with a touch of olive oil, about 10 at a time.
Stir to avoid sticking; cook for about 3 minutes.
Remove with a slotted spoon and place in a bowl.
Brown in a hot pan with butter to coat.
Repeat until all perogies are cooked.
Expert advice for the best results
Make sure to seal the perogies well to prevent them from bursting during cooking.
Don't overcrowd the pot when boiling the perogies.
Adjust the sweetness of the filling to your liking.
Serve with a dollop of sour cream or a sprinkle of fresh herbs
Everything you need to know before you start
20 minutes
Can be made ahead and refrigerated or frozen.
Arrange perogies on a plate and garnish with melted butter and fresh parsley.
Serve with sour cream.
Serve with fried onions.
Serve as a side dish or main course.
Crisp and refreshing
Slightly sweet to complement the filling.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Traditional comfort food often served during holidays.
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