Vanilla Cheesecakes

2 servings

25 minutes

Vanilla syrniki are tender cottage cheese pancakes that have delighted fans of Russian cuisine for many years. Their roots trace back to home cooking when cottage cheese was the basis of many simple yet hearty dishes. These syrniki have a soft texture with a light sweet flavor enhanced by aromatic vanilla. Perfect for breakfast or a cozy tea time, they pair wonderfully with sour cream, jam, or honey. Cooked with a light crispy crust and airy center, they are not only tasty but also nutritious. Fried to a golden color, syrniki become a true treat that warms the soul.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 404.9
• Proteins: 21.7g
• Fats: 26.3g
• Carbohydrates: 19.9g

Ingredients

• Sugar: 1 tbsp
• Wheat flour: 1 tbsp
• Vanilla sugar: 1 tsp
• Salt: to taste
• Vegetable oil: 2 tbsp
• Cottage cheese: 200 g
• Chicken egg: 1 pc

Cooking steps

1. Thoroughly mix the cottage cheese with sugar and salt to avoid lumps. Add vanilla sugar, egg, flour, and knead into a homogeneous dough.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cottage cheese: 200 g
   • Sugar: 1 tablespoon
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Vanilla sugar: 1 teaspoon
   • Chicken egg: 1 piece
   • Wheat flour: 1 tablespoon

2. Roll the cottage cheese dough on a floured surface into a sausage about 5 cm in diameter. Cut into circles 1.5 cm thick. Coat in flour.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 1 tablespoon

3. Heat vegetable oil in a pan, fry the cheese pancakes for 1.5 minutes on each side. Cover with a lid and heat for 3 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons