Introducing our Lazy Cottage Cheese Dumplings Recipe—a quick and effortless take on classic dumplings, ideal for busy days or when you’re in the mood for a comforting treat. Made with simple ingredients like cottage cheese, flour, and eggs, these dumplings are easy to prepare and incredibly satisfying to enjoy. With their fluffy texture and delicate flavor, they’re bound to become a favorite in your household.
This delicious lazy dumplings recipe with farmer’s or cottage cheese is perfect for breakfast. They are both nourishing and flavorful. The recipe is easy to prepare and requires only a few ingredients. With our step-by-step instructions, you can create the best lazy dumplings ever. Oh, did I mention that kids love them?!
Add this recipe to the collection “Ways to Eat Cottage Cheese”: Cottage Cheese Doughnuts Recipe, Cottage Cheese Cake with Raisins.
Ingredients for Lazy Dumplings:
- 200 g farmers cheese or cottage cheese;
- 1 egg;
- 4 tbsps. flour;
- 1 tbsp. sugar;
- a pinch of salt;
- 30 g butter;
- sour cream to serve.
How to Make Perfect Lazy Pierogi with Farmer’s Cheese:
- Combine cheese and an egg in a large bowl. Well, there are several ways to make the mixture smooth, and they depend on which type of cheese you choose. If you decide to choose ricotta, then simple whisking will do. If you have farmers’ cheese, then you can push it through a sieve. To smooth granulated cottage cheese, you should use a blender or a food processor.
- Whisk in sugar next. Do not use a lot of sugar, you can always add it before serving.
- There is another trick for making dumplings fluffy and smooth. Always sift flour! Add it in several turns and nicely mix everything with a spatula.
- As a result, you should get a thick but soft dough. The more you stir the dough, the tougher it gets. You do not want these! Wrap it up and put the dough into the freezer for 30 minutes to get it cold. Some skip this step, I prefer not to!
- Dust the cutting board with flour. Divide dough into quarters. Roll each of the quarters into a thick stripe.
- Cut every strip diagonally into pieces like in the picture. I like to press some patterns with a fork. But you do not have to do this!
- Get water boiling and add a pinch of salt. Drop dumplings into the water. Do not try to boil all the dumplings at once, divide them into several batches. Try to stir them carefully while they are cooking.
- When water reboils, cook lazy dumplings for 2 minutes. Get them out of boiling water with the help of a slotted spoon. I have used the same water for cooking all the batches.
- You can serve cottage cheese lazy dumplings with your favorite kind of jam, honey, sour cream, and sugar. Enjoy your meal!
You can also precook dumplings and store them in the freezer. Place uncooked lazy dumpling pieces on a cutting board sprinkled with flour. Sprinkle more flour over the dumplings and put them in the freezer for an hour. After an hour, divide them into necessary portions, place them in zip bags, and return them to the freezer. Store lazy dumplings for up to three weeks. When needed, boil the frozen cottage cheese dumplings for 2-3 minutes after the water reboils.
Cottage Cheese Lazy Dumplings Recipe
Ingredients
- 200 g farmers cheese or cottage cheese
- 1 egg
- 4 tbsps. flour
- 1 tbsp. sugar
- 30 g butter
- a pinch of salt
- sour cream to serve
Instructions
- Combine cheese and an egg in a large bowl. Well, there are several ways to make the mixture smooth, and they depend on which type of cheese you choose. If you decide to choose ricotta, then simple whisking will do. If you have farmers’ cheese, then you can push it through a sieve. To smooth granulated cottage cheese, you should use a blender or a food processor.
- Whisk in sugar next. Do not use a lot of sugar, you can always add it before serving.
- There is another trick for making dumplings fluffy and smooth. Always sift flour! Add it in several turns and nicely mix everything with a spatula.
- As a result, you should get a thick but soft dough. The more you stir the dough, the tougher it gets. You do not want these! Wrap it up and put the dough into the freezer for 30 minutes to get it cold. Some skip this step, I prefer not to!
- Dust the cutting board with flour. Divide dough into quarters. Roll each of the quarters into a thick stripe.
- Cut every strip diagonally into pieces like in the picture. I like to press some patterns with a fork. But you do not have to do this!
- Get water boiling and add a pinch of salt. Drop dumplings into the water. Do not try to boil all the dumplings at once, divide them into several batches. Try to stir them carefully while they are cooking.
- When water reboils, cook lazy dumplings for 2 minutes. Get them out of boiling water with the help of a slotted spoon. I have used the same water for cooking all the batches.
- You can serve cottage cheese lazy dumplings with your favorite kind of jam, honey, sour cream, and sugar. Enjoy your meal!
Despite their simplicity, cottage cheese dumplings deliver a satisfying burst of sweetness and texture, making them a perfect dish for any occasion. Whether enjoyed warm or cold, these dumplings are sure to leave you craving more.
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Beyond their delightful flavor, these dumplings exemplify the joy of easy and indulgent cooking. With their simple ingredients and straightforward preparation, they provide a convenient option for satisfying your dessert cravings quickly.
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