Easy Russian Cheese Pancakes (Syrniki Recipe)

Name: Easy Russian Cheese Pancakes (Syrniki Recipe)
Total time: 20 mins
Ingredients: 1 egg; 3 tablespoons white sugar; 1 cup quark, well drained; 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting; 1.5 teaspoons vanilla sugar; 0.25 teaspoon salt; oil for frying

Syrniki are classic Russian pancakes, typically enjoyed for breakfast with a dollop of jam or sour cream. The recipe calls for tvorog cheese, but farmer's cheese or quark make excellent substitutes if you're in the U.S.

Total time20 mins
Prep time10 mins
Cook time10 mins
Yield5 syrniki, 5

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Ingredients

1 egg egg
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 cup quark, well drained
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
1.5 teaspoons vanilla sugar
0.25 teaspoon salt
oil for frying

Instructions

In a bowl, beat the egg and white sugar until well combined. Whisk in the quark cheese, flour, vanilla sugar, and salt. Mix everything thoroughly until a thick and slightly sticky dough forms.
Divide the dough into 5 or 6 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball, then lightly coat it with flour. Gently flatten each ball into a disc shape to create the syrniki.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Carefully place the syrniki in the skillet and fry until golden brown, approximately 5 minutes on each side.

Nutrition

Calories: 151 kcal
Fat Content: 7 g
Fiber Content: 0 g
Sugar Content: 8 g
Sodium Content: 179 mg
Protein Content: 8 g
Cholesterol Content: 53 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 16 g
Saturated Fat Content: 0 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g