Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1.25 cup

Flour

1.25 cup

Almond meal

2 unit

Eggs

0.5 tsp

Salt

2 unit

Cream cheese

1 cup

Water

lukewarm

3.5 cup

Mashed sweet potatoes

cooked

2 tbsp

Milk

warmed

2 tbsp

Butter

melted

2 tbsp

Cream cheese

room temperature

0.75 tsp

Cinnamon

0.5 tsp

Vanilla

1 tbsp

Brown sugar

0.25 tsp

Orange zest

2.25 tbsp

Dried cranberries

1 pinch

Salt

1 pinch

Black pepper

1 tbsp

Butter

for frying

Step 1
~4 min

Pulse flour and salt in a food processor.

Step 2
~4 min

Add eggs and cream cheese; process until crumbly.

Step 3
~4 min

Slowly add lukewarm water until the dough forms a ball. Process for 6 seconds.

Step 4
~4 min

Add a little more flour if the dough is sticky.

Step 5
~4 min

Let the dough rest for 20 minutes.

Step 6
~4 min

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.

Key Technique: Filling
Step 7
~4 min

Roll half the dough on a floured surface to 1/16 inch thickness.

Step 8
~4 min

Cut out 5-inch circles.

Step 9
~4 min

Fill each circle with about 2 tablespoons of filling.

Key Technique: Filling
Step 10
~4 min

Fold over and seal the edges, ensuring no air pockets.

Step 11
~4 min

Lightly brush water on edges and pinch together if the dough won't seal.

Step 12
~4 min

Continue until all dough and filling are used.

Key Technique: Filling
Step 13
~4 min

Cook in salted boiling water with a touch of olive oil, about 10 at a time.

Step 14
~4 min

Stir to avoid sticking; cook for about 3 minutes.

Step 15
~4 min

Remove with a slotted spoon and place in a bowl.

Step 16
~4 min

Brown in a hot pan with butter to coat.

Step 17
~4 min

Repeat until all perogies are cooked.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

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

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made ahead and refrigerated or frozen.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with sour cream.

Serve with fried onions.

Serve as a side dish or main course.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Kielbasa
Sauerkraut
Green Salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Eastern Europe

Cultural Significance

Traditional comfort food often served during holidays.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Easter

Occasion Tags

Family Dinner
Holiday Meal
Potluck

Popularity Score

75/100

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