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Cream cheese ham pierogi

Cream Cheese Ham Pierogi That Everyone Will Love

These Cream Cheese Ham Pierogi are creamy, savory, and perfect for movie nights or gatherings, striking the ideal balance between quick prep and satisfying flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 4 pierogi
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Polish
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 pack Instant yeast dough mix For quick preparation
  • 1 cup Milk Can substitute with non-dairy milk
  • 1 large Egg For binding
Filling Ingredients
  • 8 oz Cream cheese Or ricotta for a lighter option
  • 1 cup Cooked ham, diced Substitute with turkey or black forest ham if desired
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Fork

Method
 

Prepare the Dough
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the yeast dough mix, all-purpose flour, and milk. Knead the mixture for about 5 to 7 minutes until smooth. Let rise covered for 30 to 120 minutes.
Make the Filling
  1. Mix cream cheese, diced ham, egg yolk, salt and pepper until creamy and combined.
Roll Out the Dough
  1. After rising, punch down the dough and roll it out to 1/8 inch thick. Cut circles of dough about 3 inches in diameter.
Fill the Pierogi
  1. Place a teaspoon of filling in the center of each circle. Fold over, seal, and crimp edges with a fork.
Prepare for Baking
  1. Preheat oven to 160°C (320°F). Place pierogi on a lined baking sheet and brush tops with egg yolk.
Bake the Pierogi
  1. Bake for approximately 15 minutes until golden brown.
Serve Warm
  1. Remove from oven, cool for a few minutes, and serve warm with sour cream or dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 2pierogiCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure dough consistency is smooth and pliable. Prick holes in pierogi before baking for steam escape.

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