Easy Cottage cheese Pancakes Or Syrniki
My Eastern European childhood breakfasts often featured syrniki with varenie, which translates to cottage cheese pancakes served with a dollop of fresh, homemade fruit compote. These golden, slightly crispy pancakes, with their soft and creamy interior, were a staple in our home, and the compote—usually made with blackberries or other seasonal fruits—added a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness.
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The combination of the rich, tangy cheese, sour cream and the fruity, syrupy topping made each bite feel like a comforting hug.
5 Ingredients You Will Need
These simple cottage cheese pancakes only require a few ingredients and come together in no time. Here are the key ingredients you'll need.
1lbs. cottage cheese
1 egg, whipped
¼ cup sugar
¼ tsp salt
½ cup of gluten-free all purpose flour
Extra virgin olive oil
How To Make Syrniki
Heat olive oil in a large nonstick frying pan over medium heat. Add the syrniki in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.
Cook the cheese pancakes over medium-low heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side, flipping gently with a spatula once the edges turn golden brown.
Transfer the cooked syrniki to a tray lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Add more oil to the pan as needed, then continue cooking the remaining batches.
Storage And Leftovers
Syrniki are at their best when served hot and fresh. Feel free to keep leftover food in the fridge for five days.
They should be stored in an airtight container. To heat, microwave for 30 seconds or bake at 375F for 5 minutes, ensuring they’re heated through.
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Easy Cottage Cheese Pancakes or Syrniki
Ingredients
Instructions
- Using a spatula, mix together cheese, egg, sugar, salt, and flour in a medium bowl for 2-3 minutes until all ingredients are evenly blended. The mixture will be very sticky.
- Heat olive oil in a large nonstick frying pan over medium heat. Add the syrniki in batches using a spoon, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.
- Cook the cheese pancakes over medium-low heat for 2 to 3 minutes per side, flipping gently with a spatula once the edges turn golden brown.
- Transfer the cooked syrniki to a tray lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Add more oil to the pan as needed, then continue cooking the remaining batches.
- Serve warm with fruit preserves or homemade compote, dollop of sour cream and fresh mint.
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