Country-style cheesecakes
4 servings
60 minutes
Village-style syrniki are a true symbol of home comfort and Russian cuisine. This recipe, passed down through generations, embodies simplicity and rich flavor. Tender, golden cheese pancakes with a light vanilla aroma melt in your mouth, leaving a pleasant sweet aftertaste. In villages, syrniki were made with love using fresh homemade cottage cheese and served with thick sour cream or honey. They are perfect for breakfast or a cozy tea time, creating an atmosphere of warmth and care. Their slightly crispy crust and soft texture inside is a combination that makes this traditional recipe beloved in many families. Sprinkled with powdered sugar, they turn into a true culinary masterpiece that is simple to make yet rich in flavor and history.
1
Mash the cottage cheese well with a fork or blend it in a blender. Add the yolks, sugar, vanilla sugar, a pinch of salt, and mix well. Sift in the flour and mix the mass well again. Use a spoon moistened with water to scoop some of the cottage cheese mixture.
- Curd cheese (tvorog): 500 g
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Sugar: 4.5 tablespoons
- Vanilla sugar: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: pinch
- Pancake flour mix: 100 g
2
Lightly coat in flour, shake off excess, and form the cheese pancake.
- Pancake flour mix: 100 g
3
Heat some oil in a pan, place the cheese pancakes, cover the pan with a lid, and fry on low heat until golden brown. Flip the pancakes and let them brown on the other side.
- Clarified butter (ghee): to taste
4
Place the ready syrniki on a plate, sprinkle with powdered sugar, and serve with sour cream.
- Sugar: 4.5 tablespoons
