To make the Keto Pierogi Dough: Combine the mozzarella cheese and butter in a medium bowl and microwave for 1 minute. Stir, then microwave another minute. Stir until fully combined and cool for 2 minutes. Stir in the egg and egg yolk until combined. Add the almond flour and stir with a large spoon until combined.
Now this low carb pierogi recipe does take a little bit of time, but I promise, it’s worth it. Best to eat them hot and with some deeeelicous sour cream. The first dough I used for this is a variation of ‘fathead dough’. If you haven’t heard of fathead dough, it’s so versatile!
One by one fill your circles with filling, placing the filling in the center. Fold over the edges and tighten them up with your fingers, making sure it's firm enough for your filling not to fall out. Bring a pot of water up to boil. Add 10-20 pierogi, cook until they float up to the top. Drain and top with melted unsalted butter.
This recipe for sweet cheese pierogi filling using farmer cheese is a favorite with pierogi eaters. The filling is absolutely delectable, and pierogies stuffed with it are perfect for topping with fruits (such as strawberries), confectioners' sugar, or whipped cream with cinnamon sprinkled on it.