Cheesecakes with condensed milk, strawberries and lavender

6 servings

30 minutes

Syrniki with condensed milk, strawberries, and lavender is an exquisite dessert with Bulgarian roots that combines the tenderness of cottage cheese, the sweetness of condensed milk, and the refined floral note of lavender. Lavender used in Bulgarian cuisine gives syrniki an elegant aroma, creating an atmosphere of a countryside breakfast in a summer garden. Juicy pieces of strawberries add freshness and a slight tartness, harmoniously balancing the sweetness of the dough. Baking gives syrniki an appetizing golden crust while keeping them soft inside. Serving them with condensed milk makes the taste rich and delicate. These syrniki are perfect for a morning meal or cozy tea time, filling the day with aromas of summer and traditional Bulgarian cuisine.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 188.8
• Proteins: 12.7g
• Fats: 2.6g
• Carbohydrates: 29g

Ingredients

• Condensed milk: 80 g
• Low-fat cottage cheese: 300 g
• Strawberry: 160 g
• Wheat flour: 130 g
• Powdered sugar: 15 g
• Baking powder: 0.5 tsp
• Dried lavender flowers: 1 tsp
• Chicken egg: 1 pc

Cooking steps

1. Pour condensed milk over the cottage cheese, add an egg, and mix everything until smooth.

   Required ingredients:

   • Condensed milk: 80 g
   • Low-fat cottage cheese: 300 g
   • Chicken egg: 1 piece

2. Cut the strawberries into small pieces, sprinkle with powdered sugar, and let sit for 4-5 minutes. Unfortunately, the strawberries I received were slightly sour, so I had to sprinkle them with powdered sugar. When local berries are available, it will be possible to do without sugar and powdered sugar.

   Required ingredients:

   • Strawberry: 160 g
   • Powdered sugar: 15 g

3. Add strawberries to the cottage cheese mixture. Gently mix until smooth.

   Required ingredients:

   • Strawberry: 160 g

4. Add baking powder and lavender to the flour, and mix everything with a whisk.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 130 g
   • Baking powder: 0.5 teaspoon
   • Dried lavender flowers: 1 teaspoon

5. Gradually add flour to the cottage cheese mixture, mixing thoroughly. The dough should become thick.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 130 g

6. Preheat the oven to 175 degrees. Grease the cheese pancake mold with butter.

7. Form small cheese pancakes from the cottage cheese mass and place them in a mold.

8. Bake at the same temperature for 20 minutes. The cheese pancakes will become golden and increase in size.

9. Serve warm with condensed milk.

   Required ingredients:

   • Condensed milk: 80 g