We had made them once a couple of months ago and they came out great, but it was a very standard recipe. We wanted to make something new and different, and finally decided on a spicy sweet potato, and a basic potato, onion and cheese. I have to say I hadn't originally planned on serving them together, but I wanted to try them both and the two really do seem to compliment each other. The sweet and spicy with the salty and creamy just goes perfect together, and with a dollop of sour cream you've got a perfect meal.
I really enjoyed cooking together with my husband, it was great to spend time together while doing something we both love. I can't wait to pass this recipe along; our first original Pierogi Recipe!
Pierogi Dough
2 Cups Flour
1 Egg
1/2 cup water (use water from boiling potatoes)
In an electric mixer fitted with the dough hook mix together the flour and eggs until it forms course crumbles. Add the water slowly until it forms into a single ball. Knead for about 2 minutes.
Spicy Sweet Potato Filling
1 lb. sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. packed light brown sugar
Combine all ingredients together with a potato masher until well combined.
To Make Pierogi
- Roll out dough on a pasta roller to setting three thickness.
- Using the bottom of a dumpling press cut out circles until all of the dough is filled.
- Fill each circle with about a teaspoon of filling and brush with potato water, using the dumpling press seal and make sure there are no gaps as to prevent any leaks while boiling.
- Boil the fresh pierogi for 9 minutes and serve with a dollop of sour cream.
- Leftover pierogi can be frozen and enjoyed another day! (This will make about 20-25 pierogi)
I seriously didn't know Jack loved these! This dish is a family tradition from generations past of Dad's side. Every Christmas Eve is pierogi night! Thanks for sharing!!
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