Carrot cheesecakes

4 servings

60 minutes

Carrot syrniki are an original version of the classic Russian dish enriched with the sweet taste and tenderness of carrots. Historically, syrniki appeared in Slavic cuisine as a simple and nutritious breakfast based on cottage cheese. The addition of carrots gives them a light sweetness and bright color, making them especially appealing to children and lovers of delicate desserts. They have a soft texture, crispy crust, and rich creamy-carrot flavor. This version of syrniki is perfect for a morning breakfast or light snack. They can be served with sweet sour cream, fresh berries, or honey to highlight their natural sweetness. An ideal combination of health and pleasure, these syrniki are a cozy classic with an unexpected yet harmonious accent.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 178.4
• Proteins: 9.3g
• Fats: 9.3g
• Carbohydrates: 14.2g

Ingredients

• Cottage cheese 9%: 150 g
• Carrot: 50 g
• Butter: 20 g
• Sugar: 20 g
• Wheat flour: 30 g
• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Salt: pinch
• Semolina: 10 g

Cooking steps

1. Grate the carrot on a fine grater. Sauté with butter for 20 minutes. Water ratio is 1/3. Add semolina and stir constantly. Remove from heat and let cool.

   Required ingredients:

   • Carrot: 50 g
   • Butter: 20 g
   • Semolina: 10 g

2. We mix cottage cheese with egg. We add sugar, salt, and flour. We stir in the cooled carrot mixture.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cottage cheese 9%: 150 g
   • Chicken egg: 1 piece
   • Sugar: 20 g
   • Salt:  pinch
   • Wheat flour: 30 g

3. Heat the butter in a pan.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 20 g

4. From the resulting mixture, we form small cheese pancakes and coat them in flour.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 30 g

5. Fry until golden brown. Place on a baking sheet or in an oven dish.

6. Place our cheese pancakes in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 15 minutes.

7. Serve with sweet sour cream and fresh berries.