Description
Syrniki are soft, slightly tangy, and golden cottage cheese pancakes, perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack. Made with simple ingredients like cottage cheese, eggs, and flour, they have a fluffy texture and pair wonderfully with honey, jam, or fresh fruit.
Ingredients
Scale
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Base:
- 1 cup cottage cheese (well-drained)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)
- 1 tsp baking powder
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For Cooking:
- 2 tbsp oil or butter (for frying)
Instructions
- Drain the Cottage Cheese: If the cottage cheese is too watery, strain it using a fine-mesh sieve to remove excess liquid.
- Prepare the Batter:
- In a bowl, mix cottage cheese, egg, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Add flour and baking powder, stirring until well combined. The mixture should be thick but slightly sticky. If it’s too wet, add a little more flour.
- Shape the Pancakes:
- Lightly flour your hands and form small round pancakes, about 2 inches in diameter and ½ inch thick.
- Fry the Syrniki:
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and add oil or butter.
- Cook each pancake for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy on the outside, and cooked through on the inside.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with honey, jam, sour cream, or fresh berries.
Notes
- Cottage Cheese: If unavailable, substitute with ricotta cheese.
- Sweetener Alternative: Swap sugar for honey, maple syrup, or a sugar-free sweetener.
- Gluten-Free Option: Use gluten-free flour or rice flour.
- Storage: Store in the fridge for up to 2 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Reheating: Reheat in a pan over low heat or in the microwave for 15-20 seconds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg