“Lazy” Cheese Curd Dumplings

Leniwe

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Preparation info
  • Makes

    2 to 4

    servings
    • Difficulty

      Easy

    • Ready in

      20 min

Appears in
Fresh From Poland: New Vegetarian Cooking from the Old Country

By Michał Korkosz

Published 2021

  • About

Leniwe means “lazy,” which is the perfect word for these dumplings. Traditionally served in Poland as a comforting late-breakfast treat or even as a sweet lunch, they have a delightful texture that melts in your mouth and a complex, slightly sour flavor. Leniwe are usually made with curd twaróg, but if you prefer creamier ones (like I do), use a smoother cheese, or blend the cheese first. The secrets to my dumplings are the lemon zest, which makes them fresh and vibrant