Syrniki | Russian Cheese Pancakes
These syrniki, traditional Russian cheese pancakes, come together in just 15 minutes and can be served sweet or savory. They are wonderfully easy to make, soft inside, and golden outside.
Ingredients
- 250 g tvorog alternatives: farmer's cheese, ricotta, or dry cottage cheese
- 5 Tbsp flour plus more for coating
- 1 egg
- 3 Tbsp sugar
- oil for frying
- sour cream for topping; jam, fruit, honey, etc. also work
Instructions
- Add the cheese to a bowl. Mash it with a fork until creamy, or use a food processor.
- Add the egg, sugar, and flour. Mix well.
- Heat 1 Tbsp of oil in a non-stick pan.
- Place 2-3 Tbsp of flour on a plate for coating.
- Take one Tbsp of batter and drop it onto the flour plate. Dust it with flour and shape it into a small ball, then flatten it into a thick, round pancake, similar to American pancakes (~7mm thick).
- Repeat with the rest of the batter.
- Place each pancake into the pan and fry on both sides until golden.
Notes
Serve warm with sour cream, jam, fresh fruit, or honey. Best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days and can be reheated in a pan.