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EfNf Sweet Lazy Vareniki with Strawberries

" Ingredients:

For the vareniki:
* Cottage cheese " 360 g
* Egg " 1 piece
* Sugar " 2 tbsp
* Flour " 3 tbsp, plus extra for shaping if needed
* Salt " a pinch

For serving:
* Strawberries " to taste
* Sour cream, Greek yogurt, or sweet cream " optional
* Butter " optional
* Extra sugar or powdered sugar " optional

" Preparation:

1. Place the cottage cheese in a bowl.

2. Add the egg, sugar, and a pinch of salt.

3. Mash and mix everything well with a fork until combined.

4. Add the flour and mix until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.

5. Lightly dust the work surface with flour.

6. Transfer the dough to the floured surface and gently shape it into a log.

7. Cut the log into small bite-sized pieces.

8. Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil.

9. Carefully drop the vareniki into the boiling water.

10. Stir gently so they do not stick to the bottom.

11. Once the vareniki float to the surface, cook them for another 1-2 minutes.

12. Remove them with a slotted spoon and transfer to a bowl.

13. Add a little butter if desired, so they do not stick together.

14. Serve warm with sliced strawberries and sour cream, yogurt, sweet cream, or powdered sugar.

" Notes:

* Lazy vareniki are a quick version of traditional cottage cheese vareniki, without rolling dough and filling each dumpling.

* The dough should be soft and slightly sticky. Do not add too much flour, or the vareniki may turn out dense and rubbery.

* If the cottage cheese is very wet, drain it first before mixing the dough.

* For a smoother texture, the cottage cheese can be mashed well with a fork or blended briefly.

* Boil the vareniki gently. A very strong boil can make them fall apart.

* Once they float, they only need a short time to finish cooking.

* Strawberries can be replaced with blueberries, raspberries, cherries, peaches, or any fruit you like.

* These are best served warm, but they can also be eaten at room temperature.

* If serving as dessert, add powdered sugar or a little honey.

* If serving for breakfast, sour cream or Greek yogurt works very well.

'Summary:

* Lazy vareniki are similar to soft cottage cheese dumplings or sweet cheese gnocchi.

* Cottage cheese in the U.S. is often wetter than Eastern European-style cottage cheese, so draining it first helps the dough hold together.

* Farmer cheese gives the most traditional texture, but drained cottage cheese or ricotta can also be used.

* These are usually boiled, not baked or fried.

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