Ordinary cheesecakes
8 servings
40 minutes
Syrniki are a traditional dish of Russian cuisine with roots going back to ancient times. They are tender cheese pancakes with a golden crust, having a sweet taste with vanilla notes. Historically, syrniki were made for breakfast or as a dessert, served with sour cream, jam, or honey. Due to the simplicity of preparation and the health benefits of cottage cheese, this dish remains popular and beloved by many generations. Syrniki have a pleasant texture: slightly crispy on the outside and soft and airy on the inside. Ideal for a cozy family breakfast or light snack. This is true gastronomic classic that can evoke warm memories of home cooking.
1
Cottage cheese (or curd mass) can be well mashed with a fork or blended in a blender.
- Cottage cheese: 1000 g
2
Add eggs (or 3 yolks), sugar, vanilla sugar, a pinch of salt and mix well.
- Chicken egg: 4 pieces
- Sugar: 4 tablespoons
- Vanilla sugar: 2 teaspoons
- Salt: pinch
3
Add the sifted flour and mix the mass well again.
- Wheat flour: 200 g
4
Use a wet spoon to scoop some cottage cheese.
5
Lightly coat in flour, shake off excess, and form the cheese pancake.
- Wheat flour: 200 g
6
Heat some oil (a mix of vegetable and butter) in a pan, place the cheese pancakes, cover the pan with a lid, and fry on low heat until golden brown. Flip the pancakes and let them brown on the other side.
- Vegetable oil: to taste
- Butter: to taste
7
Place the ready syrniki on a plate with a napkin to absorb excess oil and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
- Sugar: 4 tablespoons