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High-Protein Cottage Cheese Pancakes
Liudmila

High-Protein Cottage Cheese Pancakes

If you’re looking for a cozy, homemade breakfast that feels both comforting and a little special, syrniki are the perfect choice. These soft, slightly sweet cottage cheese pancakes are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. They’re incredibly easy to make and taste amazing with fresh berries, sour cream, or a drizzle of honey. Once you try them, they might become your go-to weekend treat!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American, Russian
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cottage cheese dry
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla sugar
  • 3 tbsp flour (plus extra for shaping)
  • 2 tbsp Oil or butter for frying

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, combine cottage cheese, egg, sugar, vanilla sugar, and a pinch of salt. Mix well until smooth.
  2. Add flour and mix until you get a soft, slightly sticky dough.
  3. Lightly flour your work surface. Form the dough into a long log .
  4. Slice the log into small, even pieces.
  5. Roll each piece lightly in flour and flatten into small round discs.
  6. Heat a pan over medium heat with a little oil or butter. Place the Cottage Cheese Pancakes in the pan.
  7. Fry for about 3–4 minutes on each side until they become golden brown and crispy.
  8. Once cooked, transfer the Cottage Cheese Pancakes to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
  9. Transfer to a plate and serve warm with fresh strawberries, sour cream, jam, or honey.