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Sweet Cherry Vareniki
#RetoDelPlegado
Perfil: Amateur
Cuando mi querida Bea @beatriztorijagmail-com me retó a hacer un plato dulce para este Reto del Plegado, sabía que tenía que ser algo que llevara tradición y un poco de nostalgia.
Hace años, mientras vivía en Croacia, compartía a menudo comidas con una amiga polaca que solía hacer Pierogi y así empezó mi amor por la masa rellena. Más recientemente, a través de mis amigos rusos, descubrí los Vareniki, parientes cercanos de los Pierogi, tiernos y conmovedores a su manera.
Para este desafío, decidí hacer una versión dulce de Vareniki rellenos de mermelada de cereza casera. Utilicé una masa vareniki clásica, suave y elástica, lo suficientemente fina como para dejar que el relleno brille. El sabor es profundo y familiar… dulce, pero con un toque de añoranza, como los viejos recuerdos que permanecen cálidos en el corazón.
Para el cierre, elegí el tradicional pliegue de media luna, presionando suavemente los bordes para mantener la mermelada en su interior, un pequeño ritual casi meditativo. Se hirvieron hasta que flotaron y se sirvieron calientes con crema de vainilla y una cucharada extra de mermelada de cereza, un contraste entre suavidad y brillo, memoria y juego.
El resultado fue sencillo, pero lleno de emoción. Un postre que une mis recuerdos de Croacia y mis nuevas amistades en Serbia. Este plato me recordó cómo la comida conecta personas, historias y lugares, por muy alejados que parezcan.
Lo que empezó como un dulce desafío se convirtió en una historia sobre mesas compartidas, sabores familiares y la alegría de doblar un trocito del mundo en un bocado.
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Sous Chef
Sweet Cherry Vareniki
#FoldingChallenge
Profile: Amateur
When my dear Bea @beatriztorijagmail-com challenged me to make a sweet dish for this Folding Challenge, I knew it had to be something that carried both tradition and a bit of nostalgia.
Years ago, while living in Croatia, I often shared meals with a Polish friend who used to make Pierogi and that’s how my love for filled dough began. More recently, through my Russian friends, I discovered Vareniki, the close relative of Pierogi, tender and soulful in their own way.
For this challenge, I decided to make a sweet version of Vareniki filled with homemade cherry jam. I used a classic vareniki dough, soft and elastic, thin enough to let the filling shine. The flavor is deep and familiar… sweet, yet with a touch of longing, just like old memories that stay warm in the heart.
For the closure, I chose the traditional half-moon fold, pressing the edges gently to keep the jam safely inside, a small ritual that feels almost meditative. They were boiled until they floated, then served warm with vanilla cream and an extra spoon of cherry jam, a contrast between softness and brightness, memory and play.
The result was simple, yet full of emotion. A dessert that bridges my memories from Croatia and my new friendships in Serbia. This dish reminded me how food connects people, stories, and places, no matter how far apart they seem.
What began as a sweet challenge became a story about shared tables, familiar flavors, and the joy of folding a little piece of the world into one bite.
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Mercedes Delgado de Miguel, jaddygonzalez y6 más18 Comentarios-
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Están preciosas!
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@dianavincescgmail-com Thank you dear ♥️
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Sin palabras, Lana… qué maravilla 🙌🙌🙌
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@beatriztorijagmail-com Gracias sis ♥️ Ahora tengo ganas de más masa dulce rellena 😂
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@beatriztorijagmail-com Thank you sis ♥️ Now I have a desire for more sweet stuffed dough 😂
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@lanamihajlovic no me extraña .. porque estás han quedado fenomenal 💞
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Qué bien te han quedado y esos colores vivos y apetecibles.
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@cecu6669hotmail-com Thank you Antonio
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@carollawrence Thank you Carol ♥️
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@carollawrence Welcome to the Scoolinary community, Carol! 😊 We’re so happy to have you here.
Are you cooking as a passionate amateur or already working as a food professional? We’d love to get to know your style!
If you’re up for some fun, join our #FoldingChallenge — you’ll find all the info in the pinned post on the Feed. It’s a great way to learn, share and connect with other Scoolinars 🙌
You can earn Scoolipoints every time you share photos, win a Challenge, complete lessons, comment on other members’ posts and more! 🎖️
It’s all part of the Scoolinary Masters Game—where your passion for cooking turns into real rewards.
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Big hug! Hope to see you around, collecting points and flavor 🙌✨
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Such a great player you are, Lana — and so fast! 😄 How many hours did it take you to go from Bea’s suggestion to this dreamy plate? We’re impressed!
Your Sweet Cherry Vareniki look tender, vibrant and full of soul. The half-moon fold is beautifully shaped and your color choice creates a joyful visual rhythm. The glossy texture and contrasting creams give your photos a warm, nostalgic glow — it almost feels like flipping through a food memory album 📸
What’s the most unexpected filling you’ve ever tried (or dreamed of trying) in a dumpling? We’d love to hear how far you’re willing to stretch this beautiful format.
Thanks for giving this Folding Challenge such heart. You turned it into a stor!
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@soldamiani Aww, thank you so much! 😊 I think it took me around two days from Bea’s spark of inspiration to the final plate (and a lot of flour on the counter 😅). I really enjoyed shaping them.
As for unexpected fillings…hmmm… I once dreamed of making dumplings with dark chocolate and chili, like a sweet-spicy surprise in every bite. Maybe that’s my next experiment.
And speaking of new challenges, Antonio dared me to make a sweet empanada version ☺️ so stay tuned for part three of this delicious adventure!-
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@lanamihajlovic Haha Lana, this week felt like it lasted 1000 days 😂 so seeing your vareniki really sweetened it up!
Sweet empanadas? Yes please! Here in Argentina we have ones filled with membrillo (quince paste), brushed with egg yolk and sprinkled with sugar before baking… golden, glossy and pure nostalgia. You’re gonna love it!
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@soldamiani I will do my best to meet expectations 😁
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oh stop it you! IT’S AWESOME
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@fabrizio-vindigni Grazie caro ☺️
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I am going to challenge you with my tortellini, brace yourself
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@fabrizio-vindigni I didn’t tag you 😂 I’ll try to make it if I have time. Certainly, regardless of the challenge, I accept it. 😉I challenge you to join us in the challenges
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