Syrniki (Ukrainian cottage cheese pancakes)

Syrniki are delightful soft pancakes made from cottage cheese, offering a sweet and tangy flavor. Perfect for a weeknight dessert, they can be served with sour cream, jam, or fresh fruit for an authentic taste of Ukraine.

Ukrainian · 30 min · 4 servings · Olena K.

Ingredients

• 400 g cottage cheese, drained
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 100 g all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
• 1 tsp baking powder
• a pinch salt
• to taste butter, for frying

Method

1. In a bowl, combine the drained cottage cheese, egg, sugar, and vanilla extract, mixing well until smooth.
2. Add the flour, baking powder, and salt to the mixture, stirring until just combined. The dough should be soft but manageable.
3. Dust your hands with flour and shape the mixture into small pancakes, about 1 cm thick.
4. Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt a bit of butter. Place the syrniki in the skillet, leaving space between them.
5. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
6. Remove from the skillet and keep warm while you cook the remaining pancakes, adding more butter as needed.
7. Serve warm with sour cream, jam, or fresh fruit.

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