Cheesecakes with vanilla sugar

12 servings

25 minutes

Cottage cheese pancakes with vanilla sugar are a delicate and aromatic dish of Ukrainian cuisine, loved in many families. Their history roots back to the traditions of village baking where cottage cheese was the main ingredient. The pancakes have a soft, airy texture with a crispy golden crust, and vanilla sugar adds a subtle sweet note. They pair perfectly with sour cream, jam or honey, creating a harmony of flavors. Due to their nutritious composition, they are suitable for a hearty breakfast or dessert, filling the morning with coziness and warmth. This simple yet elegant dish can be adapted by adding dried fruits or chocolate. Fried to a golden crust, they evoke childhood and home comfort, turning an ordinary day into something special.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 175.3
• Proteins: 7.8g
• Fats: 11.2g
• Carbohydrates: 10.9g

Ingredients

• Vanilla sugar: 2 tsp
• Sugar: 2 tbsp
• Wheat flour: 100 g
• Chicken egg: 2 pc
• Vegetable oil: 100 ml
• Cottage cheese 5%: 400 g

Cooking steps

1. Mash the cottage cheese with sugar and vanilla sugar. Add eggs and mix. Add flour. Mix well (since cottage cheese can be dry or wet, you may need a little more or less flour. The dough should not be thick; it should stick to your hands).

   Required ingredients:

   • Cottage cheese 5%: 400 g
   • Sugar: 2 tablespoons
   • Vanilla sugar: 2 teaspoons
   • Chicken egg: 2 pieces
   • Wheat flour: 100 g

2. Form small flatbreads from the dough and coat them in flour.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 100 g

3. Pour a little oil into the pan, heat it up, and place the cheese pancakes. Fry on medium heat until golden brown. Flip and fry on the other side.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil: 100 ml