Cheesecakes with corn flour
4 servings
20 minutes
Corn flour syrniki are a delicate and airy treat from Russian cuisine. Their base is cottage cheese, which gives the dish a light tang and rich dairy flavor. The addition of corn flour makes the texture softer and adds a subtle nutty note. Syrniki are perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack, and their golden crust when fried makes them especially appetizing. Traditionally, they are served with sour cream, jam, or honey, complementing their rich taste. Historically, syrniki were popular among Slavic peoples, especially in Russia and Ukraine, where cottage cheese is a key ingredient in many dishes. These syrniki are an excellent combination of simplicity and sophistication that can adorn any table.
1
Pour the cottage cheese into a bowl. Blend the lumps with a blender.
- Dry curd cheese: 500 g
2
Add half an egg to the cottage cheese and mix.
- Chicken egg: 25 g
3
Sift flour into the cottage cheese and mix.
- Wheat flour: 2 tablespoons
4
Add sugar to the resulting mass and mix again.
- Sugar: 3 tablespoons
5
Form balls from the cottage cheese mass, roll in corn flour and press into syrniki. Fry in a pan with oil, then place on paper towels to absorb excess oil. Serve with sour cream or jam.
- Cornmeal: 1 tablespoon
