Russian Syrniki (Cottage Cheese Pancakes)

Name: Russian Syrniki (Cottage Cheese Pancakes)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Eastern European
Ingredients: 500 g tvorog (dry curd cottage cheese or farmer’s cheese); 2 large eggs; 3 tbsp granulated sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 70 g plain flour (plus extra for shaping); ¼ tsp fine salt; ½ tsp baking powder; Unsalted butter or neutral oil (for frying); Sour cream; Fruit preserves or honey; Fresh berries (optional)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:25min

Syrniki are Russian cottage cheese pancakes crisp on the outside and tender inside typically served with sour cream jam or honey for a simple yet comforting breakfast or brunch

Updated at: Mon, 21 Jul 2025 16:00:45 GMT