Syrniki (ukrainian Cottage Cheese Pancakes)
Syrniki are traditional Ukrainian cottage cheese pancakes that are crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. They are a popular breakfast or dessert dish in Ukraine, often served with sour cream, jam, or honey.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the cottage cheese, eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Add the flour, baking powder, and salt to the mixture and stir until well combined.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Scoop the cottage cheese mixture onto the skillet to form pancakes and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove the syrniki from the skillet and place them on a paper towel to drain any excess oil.
- Serve the syrniki warm with sour cream, jam, or honey.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 10 minutes
- Total time:
- 25 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Protein
- 15g
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Fat
- 8g
Supplies
Mixing bowl Skillet Spatula
Tools
Stove
Serving suggestions
Syrniki are best served warm with a dollop of sour cream and a drizzle of honey.
Tips & tricks
Make sure to drain any excess liquid from the cottage cheese to prevent the syrniki from becoming too wet. You can use a cheesecloth or fine-mesh strainer to do this.
Cost
$5