Slovenian Štruklji — Rolled Cheese Dumplings

1–3 minutes

Slovenian rolled dough dumplings filled with cottage cheese and gently cooked until tender.

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Plain cooked cheese-filled štruklji slices with a long chive garnish on an ivory square plate.

Štruklji are part of Slovenia’s long tradition of rolled dumplings, with sweet and savory fillings and boiled, baked or steamed versions. This recipe uses a simple cheese filling.

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Slovenian

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Ingredients

Method

  1. Mix flour, egg, water, oil and half the salt into a smooth dough. Rest 30 minutes.

  2. Mix cheese, sour cream, filling egg and remaining salt.

  3. Roll or stretch dough into a thin rectangle, spread with filling and roll into a log.

  4. Wrap securely in a clean cooking cloth or parchment and simmer gently for 25–30 minutes.

  5. Unwrap, slice and serve with melted butter.

Chef’s notes

Drain the cheese well so the filling is not watery. Keep the cooking water at a gentle simmer.

Tips and variations

Ricotta can replace cottage cheese if very well drained.

Storage

Refrigerate sliced cooked štruklji for up to 2 days and reheat gently.

Allergens

Contains wheat, egg and milk.

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