Cheesecakes with sour cream and orange zest

2 servings

30 minutes

Cheese pancakes with sour cream and orange zest are a refined blend of traditional Russian cuisine and refreshing citrus notes. The origins of this dish trace back to Russian villages where cottage cheese was a staple food. Delicate cheese pancakes soaked in creamy softness and vanilla aroma are perfectly complemented by airy sour cream with a hint of sweetness. Orange zest adds a zesty freshness, transforming the classic treat into an exquisite dessert. They are perfect for family breakfasts or cozy tea times, delighting with their simplicity of preparation and richness of flavor nuances.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 696.2
• Proteins: 22.2g
• Fats: 43.4g
• Carbohydrates: 54.2g

Ingredients

• Cottage cheese 9%: 150 g
• Sugar: 10 g
• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Wheat flour: 100 g
• Vegetable oil: 40 ml
• Butter: 20 g
• Sour cream: 60 g
• Powdered sugar: 10 g
• Oranges: 0.5 pc

Cooking steps

1. Transfer the cottage cheese to a bowl, mix with egg, salt, and sugar, then blend well and strain through a sieve. Place flour on the table, shape the cottage cheese mixture into balls and form syrniki using a knife or spatula while coating in flour. Arrange the prepared syrniki on a tray and refrigerate for 20 minutes. Remove from the fridge and fry over medium heat in vegetable oil until golden on both sides; then transfer to a tray and bake in the oven for 5 minutes at 180 degrees.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cottage cheese 9%: 150 g
   • Chicken egg: 1 piece
   • Sugar: 10 g
   • Wheat flour: 100 g
   • Vegetable oil: 40 ml
   • Butter: 20 g

2. Whip the sour cream with powdered sugar to double the volume.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sour cream: 60 g
   • Powdered sugar: 10 g

3. Place the syrniki on a plate, spread cream on top, and sprinkle with grated orange zest.

   Required ingredients:

   • Oranges: 0.5 piece