Quick cheesecakes in the oven
4 servings
30 minutes
Quick cheese pancakes in the oven are true culinary magic of Russian cuisine. This recipe combines the tenderness of cottage cheese, the lightness of semolina, and sweet notes of dried cherries, creating a harmony of flavors. Baked in the oven, the pancakes become soft inside with a light golden crust outside, without excess greasiness. Historically, cheese pancakes are a favorite breakfast and dessert in Russia; they are traditionally fried in a pan but the baked version has become a popular alternative for those who prefer a more dietary approach. These pancakes are perfect for a cozy morning breakfast or warm family tea time. Serve them with sour cream or your favorite jam, enjoying their velvety taste and delicate texture.
1
Prepare all the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
2
Mix the egg with the cottage cheese.
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Semi-fat curd cheese (9%): 360 g
3
Mix semolina with baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- Semolina: 30 g
- Baking powder (raising agent): 7 g
- Sugar: 40 g
- Salt: pinch
4
Add the dry mixture to the cottage cheese and mix well.
- Semolina: 30 g
- Baking powder (raising agent): 7 g
- Sugar: 40 g
- Semi-fat curd cheese (9%): 360 g
5
Chop the dried cherries into small pieces.
- Dried cherries: 50 g
6
Mix dried cherries into the cottage cheese mixture.
- Dried cherries: 50 g
7
Grease the muffin pan with vegetable oil.
- Vegetable oil: 20 ml
8
Place the dough in the molds, filling them ⅔ full. Send to the oven for 20 minutes.
9
Cool the syrniki on a rack for 7-10 minutes, then remove them from the mold.
10
Serve with sour cream or your favorite jam.
- Sour cream: to taste
