Lush cheesecakes
4 servings
40 minutes
Fluffy syrniki are the true embodiment of home comfort and tenderness, a beloved dish of Russian cuisine. Their history goes back to the traditions of making dishes from cottage cheese, which has always been the basis of a nutritious and tasty breakfast. They have an airy texture due to the combination of cottage cheese, eggs, and semolina that makes them especially soft. A light sweetness with a crispy golden crust gives them an unmatched flavor. Syrniki are perfect as a standalone dish with jam or sour cream and as an addition to tea or coffee. They can be made healthier by replacing semolina with oat bran, making them an excellent choice for dietary nutrition. The simplicity of preparation and versatility make this recipe indispensable in any kitchen, turning an ordinary morning into a true gastronomic celebration.
1
Put the cottage cheese in a bowl/pot.
2
Add chicken eggs to the cottage cheese and mix thoroughly.
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Crumbly curd cheese: 500 g
3
Add semolina. Depending on the moisture of the cottage cheese, 3 or 4 tablespoons.
- Semolina: 4 tablespoons
4
Add sugar — to taste.
- Sugar: to taste
5
Mix everything thoroughly and crush the large curd lumps with a fork/spoon. It should result in an airy, fine-grained mass.
6
You can add pieces of fruit.
7
Those on a diet can replace semolina with oat bran, it will taste just as good but be less calorie-dense, and oat bran is very beneficial in any form.
8
Pour the flour onto the plate.
- Wheat flour: 0.3 glass
9
Form the resulting cottage cheese mass into shapes and sizes you like (10-15 mm thick) and coat them in flour (the flour will give a golden hue and a pleasant crust).
- Wheat flour: 0.3 glass
10
Grease the pan with vegetable oil and fry the prepared pieces until golden brown.
- Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons
