Cheesecakes with sour cream
4 servings
50 minutes
Syrniki with sour cream are a classic Russian dessert filled with the warmth of home. They trace back to ancient Russian traditions when cottage cheese was a staple in many dishes due to its nutritional properties. Tender inside and crispy outside, syrniki captivate with their lightness and pleasant tang of cheese, softened by the sweetness of vanilla sugar and condensed milk. The sour cream adds an airy texture and rich creamy flavor, perfectly complementing the golden cheese patties. This is an ideal breakfast or dessert best enjoyed with a cup of aromatic black coffee that enhances its delicate milky notes. Syrniki evoke memories of childhood and family breakfasts that warm the soul.
1
Mix the cottage cheese with semolina, sugar, and egg yolks.
- Curd cheese (tvorog): 900 g
- Semolina: 80 g
- Sugar: 130 g
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
2
Blend until smooth.
3
Form the cheese pancakes. For this, shape small balls from the mixture.
4
Then, on a board dusted with flour, use a knife or spatula to shape the cheese pancakes into discs. Alternatively, a pastry ring can be used.
5
Fry the syrniki over medium heat in vegetable oil on both sides until a crust forms.
- Vegetable oil: to taste
6
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
7
Then bake the syrniki in the oven for 7 minutes.
8
Prepare the cream: mix sour cream, vanilla sugar, and condensed milk.
- Sour cream (30%): 400 g
- Condensed milk: 20 g
- Vanilla sugar: 50 g
9
Place the cheese pancakes and cream on the plate.
10
Serve with black coffee brewed in the Polaris PACM 2080AC IQ Home coffee machine.