~ Polish dumplings with strawberry filling and cream ~

Oh.. our Pierogi!

Polish dumplings - pierogi has been the most favorite dish that is known in every Polish house. It is a pleasure having this opportunity to share with You the special pierogi recipe that it has been passed from generation to generation.

There are lots of different variate of pierogi and we usually make these on Christmas but it can also be made for any special event. These dumplings are time consuming but don't get scared as the outcome is rewarding!

My favorite pierogi are with strawberry filling and cream. Really delicious!!

 Ingredients in this recipe:

• 0.5 kg of strawberries
• sugar
• salt
• eggs 
• butter
• a spoonful of oil for cooking dumplings
• dumplings dough 
• for decoration you might need: sweetened cream, raw fruits, whipped cream or vanilla ice cream                                                                         

                                              
The method:
                                            
1. Place the flour onto a bowl, add butter, salt, egg and water. Mix it.

2. Roll out the dough onto a lightly floured surface, cut out circles very close together using glass or jar. 

3. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

4. Put a piece of strawberry on each circle, holding it in your hand, fold into a half-moon and pinch edges.

5. Transfer pierogi to boiling water. Cook for about 2 minutes. 

6. Transfer pierogi to platter. Serve with cream, raw fruits, whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.        

                                                                 

 I hope that you find this dumplings recipe useful and innovative.  Enjoy your meal! Smacznego! :)