Growing Chefs! Ontario Cheesecake Pierogi with Blueberry Compote

Cheesecake Pierogi with Blueberry Compote

These blueberry cheesecake-filled Pierogie’s feature a creamy, sweet cheesecake filling paired with blueberries, all encased in soft, pillowy dough. A delightful dessert pierogi that offers a perfect balance of rich and fruity flavours!
Difficulty
Intermediate
Yield
24 Pierogies
Ingredients
1 recipe Pierogi Dough1 1/2 cups ricotta3 tablespoons honey1 lemon, zest and juice1/2 cup frozen blueberries1/4 teaspoon salt1 recipe Blueberry Compote
Equipment
Measuring spoonsMeasuring cupsMixing bowls of various sizesCutting boardChef's knifeRasp (optional)Tasting spoonsDish towel

Directions

Get Organized!

Gather your mise en place; get together all of the equipment needed for the recipe and gather your ingredients.

Get Prepped!

In a large mixing bowl, combine ricotta, honey, lemon zest and juice, frozen blueberries and salt. Mix until well combined. Taste the filling and add more honey or lemon if needed.

Get Cooking!

Roll out the dough on a lightly floured work surface until about 5 millimeters thick. Cut circles 6 to 8 centimeters in diameter with a cookie cutter. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of filling in the center of each one, brush the dough with water and fold the dough over the filling to make a half circle. Crimp the edges with your fingers and make sure they are well sealed.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Boil the pierogies in batches, for approximately 5 minutes or until they float. Remove from the water and set aside to drain.

In a large frying pan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat and lightly brown the boiled pierogies in batches. Make sure not to overcrowd the pan, and you may need to add more butter to the pan in between batches. Cook the pierogies for 3 – 4 minutes on each side, until golden brown, then remove from the pan with a slotted spoon and serve hot with your choice of accompaniments.