Mixed Berry Varenyky (Dumplings)
Serves 10
30 mins prep
15 mins cook
45 mins total
Blueberry, strawberry and dark cherry filled dumplings coated in vanilla bean butter and served with sour cream and fresh fruit.
Dough
Mixed berry filling
Fruit + juice garnish
Other garnish
Prepare dough according to Anna Voloshyna’s recipe.
During the 20 minute dough resting period, prepare the filling.
Prepare the filling
Combine ¾ cup blueberries, ¾ cup strawberries and ¾ cup dark cherries in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add 2 tbsp of sugar and the lemon juice/cornstarch slurry.
Stir occasionally and let cook for about 5-7 minutes to thicken. Remove from heat and place in another bowl to cool down.
Prepare the garnish
In a small bowl, combine the 1/4 cup blueberries, 1/4 cup strawberries, 1/4 cup thawed dark cherries, 1 tbsp cornstarch, 2 tbsp sugar and pinch of salt. Mix well and let sit at room temperature to draw out the juices from the fruit.
Melt the butter and add ¼ tsp salt and ½ tsp vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract). Set aside.
Shape the varenyky
Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add 1 tbsp sugar and 1 tbsp salt.
Cut the dough ball in half. Keep one half wrapped in plastic while working with the other. Roll the ball into a ⅛-inch thick circle. Use a 3-inch cutter to stamp out circles.
Place a small scoop of filling in the center of the circles, about ½ teaspoon. Fold the dough over, taking care not to trap air in the center. Pinch the edges closed. Repeat until you have as many as you would like to boil at once.
Gently place the dumplings in the water. Boil for about 3-5 minutes, or until they float.
Place the boiled varenyky in a large serving bowl. Pour in melted butter mixture and stir to coat to keep them from sticking together.
Serve with sour cream and the juice and berries from the fruit garnish mixture.
