Vanilla-cheeese filling for pierogis

40 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2poundsDry cottage cheese or about 4 cups each
¼cupRaisins, seedless
1pinchSalt
2poundsDry ricotta cheese
1Egg yolk
1teaspoonVanilla extract
Sugar to taste

Directions

Using a grinder or food processor fitted with a metal blade, process cheese. Do not puree or process too fine. In a large bowl, combine cheese, egg yolk, raisins, vanilla, and salt. Add sugar to taste.

Makes about 4 cups or enough to fill 40 to 45 pierogies. With this filling, pierogies can be used as either a main dish or dessert.

Published in HPBooks "POLISH COOKING" ISBN O-89586-272-7