Source: Anna_shepulova, AdobeStockDon't know what else to cook with strawberries in the peak of their season? Make vareniki! What's more, you don't have to cook them all at once – you can freeze some for later. Juicy, delicious, and aromatic – they are simply the perfect summer dish. We're sharing 12 easy strawberry vareniki recipes in our selection!
1. Strawberry Vareniki with Boiling Water Dough
Source: mirtesen.ruAn accessible recipe that even a beginner can handle.
You will need: 400 g flour, 200 ml boiling water, 3 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 pinch salt, 400 g strawberries.
Preparation: Rinse and dry the strawberries. If the berries are too large, cut them into pieces. Pour boiling water into the sifted flour, add oil and salt, and thoroughly mix the dough first with a spoon, then with your hands. Roll out the dough, cut into circles, and place strawberries on top. Sprinkle with sugar if desired. Form the vareniki and boil them in simmering water for 5 minutes after they float to the surface.
2. Strawberry Vareniki with Water and Egg Dough
Source: cookpad.comThis dough seals well and definitely won't fall apart.
You will need: 600 g flour, 250 ml water, 1 egg, 1 pinch salt, 120 ml vegetable oil, 500 g strawberries, 100 g sugar.
Preparation: Mix sifted flour, salt, and a pinch of sugar. Beat in the egg, pour in the oil, and then add boiling water. Knead the dough until smooth and let it rest for 20 minutes. Then, roll out the dough thinly, cut into circles, and place strawberries on them. Sprinkle with sugar, form the vareniki, and boil them for 5-6 minutes in simmering water.
3. Strawberry Vareniki with Starch
Source: vosadu-li-vogorode.ruIf the strawberries are too juicy, they might leak. But there's a solution!
You will need: 1 cup water, 1 egg, 1 tsp salt, 500 g flour, 250 g strawberries, 4 tbsp sugar, 1.5-2 tbsp starch.
Preparation: Dissolve salt in warm water. Sift the flour, beat in the egg, pour in the water, and thoroughly knead the dough. Let it rest for half an hour, then roll it out and cut into circles. Place strawberries on top and sprinkle them with a mixture of sugar and starch. Form and boil the strawberry vareniki in simmering water for 2-3 minutes after they float to the surface.
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4. Strawberry Vareniki with Kefir Dough
Source: AdobeStockDelighting your loved ones with truly delicious vareniki is much easier than it seems.
You will need: 200 ml kefir, 400 g flour, 1 pinch salt, 500 g strawberries, 1 egg, 1 tsp baking soda, 100 g sugar.
Preparation: Whisk the egg with kefir, salt, and baking soda. Add the sifted flour, thoroughly knead the dough, and let it rest for half an hour. Divide the dough into pieces and roll them into flat circles. Place strawberries on them, sprinkle with sugar, and pinch the vareniki closed. Boil the vareniki for 5-7 minutes in simmering water.
5. Yeast Strawberry Vareniki
Source: souspark.ruThose who prefer a fluffier and airier dough will definitely love this recipe.
You will need: 1 cup milk, 1 cup flour, 0.25 tsp dry yeast, 1.5 tbsp sugar, 1 pinch salt, 300 g strawberries.
Preparation: Mix warm milk, sugar, salt, dry yeast, and 1-2 spoons of flour. Leave the resulting starter in a warm place for 10 minutes. Gradually add the sifted flour, knead, and leave the dough in a warm place for another half an hour. Roll out the dough to a thickness of 3-5 mm and cut into circles. Place strawberries on top and sprinkle with sugar if desired. Form the vareniki and steam them for 5-7 minutes.
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6. Strawberry Vareniki with Yeast and Egg Dough
Source: dzen.ruAnother variation of yeast dough for vareniki, so you can choose which one you prefer.
You will need: 450-500 g flour, 250 ml milk, 10 g dry yeast, 1 egg, 1 tbsp vegetable oil, 0.5 tsp salt, 2 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp starch, 300-400 g strawberries.
Preparation: Mix warm milk, yeast, and a spoon of sugar until dissolved. Add salt and egg, whisk everything until smooth, and add the sifted flour. While kneading, add the oil. Leave the dough in a warm place for 20 minutes, roll it out, and cut into circles. Place strawberries on top and sprinkle them with a mixture of starch and the remaining sugar. Form and steam the vareniki for 5-6 minutes.
7. Strawberry and Cottage Cheese Vareniki
Source: AdobeStockInstead of cottage cheese, you can also use ricotta, mascarpone, or any cream cheese of your choice.
You will need: 1 egg, 120 ml milk, 120 ml water, 1 tsp salt, 2-3 tbsp vegetable oil, 500-550 g flour, 350 g strawberries, 300 g cottage cheese, 2 tbsp sugar.
Preparation: Whisk the egg, milk, water, and salt. Add the sifted flour, add oil, and knead the dough for a few more minutes. Let it rest for 20 minutes, then roll it out thinly and cut into circles. Mix sugar, cottage cheese, and chopped strawberries. Place the filling on the dough, form the vareniki, and boil them for 4-5 minutes after they float to the surface in simmering water.
8. Strawberry Vareniki with Sour Milk Dough
Source: pinterest.comThey perfectly combine vibrant flavor and accessible ingredients.
You will need: 1 egg, 600 g flour, 1 tbsp sugar, 500 ml sour milk, 1 pinch salt, 1 tsp baking soda, 2 cups strawberries.
Preparation: Whisk the sour milk, salt, sugar, baking soda, and egg. Add the sifted flour and knead the dough. Let it rest for 15-20 minutes, roll it out, and cut into circles. Place the chopped strawberries, pinch the edges, and steam the vareniki for 5-7 minutes.
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9. Strawberry Vareniki with Rice Flour Dough
Source: cookpad.comRice dough is very delicate and thin, so we recommend sprinkling the strawberries with starch.
You will need: 250 g rice flour, 30-35 g starch, 1 egg yolk, 200 ml boiling water, 0.5 tsp salt, 200 g strawberries, 2 tbsp sugar.
Preparation: Mix rice flour, salt, and 25 g starch. Pour in boiling water and knead the dough until it cools. Add the egg yolk and knead a little more. Chop the strawberries, let them sit for a bit, and drain any excess juice. Divide the dough into pieces, roll out flat circles, place strawberries on top, and sprinkle everything with sugar and the remaining starch. Form the vareniki and boil them for 5-6 minutes in salted simmering water.
10. Strawberry and Cherry Vareniki
Source: pinterest.comYou can use a mixture of any other berries following the same principle.
You will need: 2 cups flour, 0.5 tsp salt, 300 ml warm water, 3 tbsp sugar, 1.5 tbsp starch, 350 g mixed strawberries and cherries.
Preparation: Mix sifted flour with salt, pour in warm water, and knead the dough. Let it rest for half an hour. Roughly chop the berries and mix them with sugar and starch. Roll out the dough, cut into circles, and place the filling. Form the vareniki and boil them for 3-4 minutes after they float to the surface in simmering water.
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11. Vareniki with Strawberry Jam
Source: postila.ruIt's best if the jam is thick enough not to leak out.
You will need: 320 g flour, 250 g strawberry jam, 85 ml water, 65 ml milk, 1 egg, 1 pinch salt.
Preparation: Mix sifted flour with salt and pour in water, milk, and egg. Knead the dough and let it rest for half an hour. Roll out the dough, cut into circles, place the strawberry jam, and form the vareniki. Boil them for 4-6 minutes in simmering water.
12. Lazy Strawberry Vareniki
Source: pinterest.comA quick breakfast with tea or a cup of freshly brewed coffee.
You will need: 400 g 5% cottage cheese, 200 g strawberries, 1 egg, 70 g semolina, 100 g sugar, 70 g flour, 15 g shredded coconut.
Preparation: Pass the cottage cheese through a sieve. Add sugar and egg, mix, then add flour and shredded coconut. Finally, add semolina, mix the cottage cheese mixture, and let it rest for 15 minutes. Pinch off a piece of dough, flatten it into a disc, place a strawberry, and form a lazy varenik with the filling inside. Cook the prepared vareniki in batches for about 5-6 minutes in simmering water over medium heat.