Syrniki

Name: Syrniki
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Russian
Ingredients: 500g Farmer's Cheese, tvorog, well-drained; 1 large Egg; 2 tbsp Granulated Sugar; 1/4 tsp Salt, fine; 5 tbsp All-purpose Flour, plus more if the dough is very sticky; 4 tbsp All-purpose Flour, for dredging; 2 1/2 tbsp Neutral Oil, sunflower or vegetable; 1 tbsp Butter, unsalted, optional, for flavor; 200g Sour Cream, smetana; 100g Fruit Jam, or honey; Some Powdered Sugar, for dusting, optional

Syrniki are tender, golden farmer's-cheese pancakes with a crisp exterior and a soft, creamy center. Lightly sweet and buttery, they pair beautifully with tangy sour cream and bright fruit jam for a comforting breakfast or dessert.

Syrniki are tender, golden farmer's-cheese pancakes with a crisp exterior and a soft, creamy center. Lightly sweet and buttery, th... Show more

Traditional Russian Recipe

Health Grade

D · Occasional

Rating

4.6

Time

35 min

Price

1,14 €

Calories

502 kcal

vegetarian

low calorie

easy

kid friendly

Method

Mix the batter

In a bowl, mash the Farmer's Cheese with a fork until the curds break up, then mix in the Egg, Granulated Sugar, and Salt. Stir in the All-purpose Flour just until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms; if it still feels loose, add a little more flour, 1 tbsp at a time. The mixture should hold together when pressed, not pour like batter.

Shape and dredge

Spread about 4 tbsp of the remaining flour in a shallow plate for dredging. With lightly floured hands, divide the dough into 10-12 portions, roll each portion into a ball, and flatten it into a thick disk about 1.5 cm thick. Coat each piece lightly in flour on both sides and shake off the excess so the crust stays tender.

Heat the pan

Set a large skillet over medium heat and add the Neutral Oil; if you want extra flavor, add the Butter too. Let the butter melt and the oil shimmer before the pancakes go in.

Pan-fry the syrniki

Lay the syrniki in the skillet in a single layer, leaving a little space between them. Fry for 3 minutes on the first side, flip carefully, then fry for 3 minutes more, until both sides are deep golden and the centers feel springy and cooked through. Work in batches and lower the heat a little if they brown too fast.

Serve warm

Transfer the syrniki to plates and serve them warm with Sour Cream and Fruit Jam. Dust with Powdered Sugar if you like, and keep the toppings generous for the traditional finish.