Ingredients for Russian Cheese Piroshki
- Whole Milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whipped cream
- 4 oz cream cheese
- Rhodes Frozen Rolls
- Enough oil to fill a deep skillet to 1/2 inch depth
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How to Make Russian Cheese Piroshki
- **Day 1: Prepare the Cheese Filling**
- In a bowl, dissolve 1/2 cup sour cream with 1/4 cup milk. Whisk until smooth.
- Pour 1 gallon of milk and the dissolved sour cream mixture into an oven-safe pot.
- Cover loosely with plastic wrap and place in a warm spot (around 70-75°F).
- Let it sit undisturbed for 24 hours. This is Day 1.
- **Day 2: Continue Cheese Making**
- No action needed on Day 2. Leave the mixture undisturbed.
- **Day 3: Bake, Drain, and Assemble Piroshki**
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Remove the plastic wrap from the pot.
- Bake in the oven for 3 hours.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
- Line a colander with cheesecloth. Pour the cheese mixture into the cheesecloth and let it drain completely. Squeeze out excess liquid.
- Refrigerate the drained cheese in a sealed container until ready to use.
- **Prepare Piroshki Dough:** Preheat oven to 200°F (95°C) for 5 minutes, then turn off.
- Place frozen rolls on a baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap and place in the warm oven for 2 hours to thaw and rise.
- Microwave 4 oz cream cheese for 45 seconds to soften.
- In a bowl, combine the cooled cheese (from step 10), 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk, 1/2 cup whipped cream, the softened cream cheese, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Remove rolls from the oven.
- Lightly flour your hands.
- Flatten each roll and fill with about 1 tablespoon of the cheese mixture.
- Pinch the edges to seal.
- Heat 1/2 inch of oil in a deep skillet over medium heat.
- Fry several piroshki at a time, about 2 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Cover the skillet between flipping.
- Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Serve warm and enjoy! Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
3 g
Sugar
43g
Fat
30g
Carbs
3g
