Syrniki (Ukrainian Cheese Pancakes)
Syrniki are pancakes made with farmer (or homemade) cheese. Traditionally, syrniki are served with sour cream. I like to serve syrniki with fresh berries and powdered sugar.
Servings: 12 syrniki
Calories: 87kcal
Equipment
- 1 whisk
- 1 ice cream scoop
- 1 glass or cup
- 1 frying pan
Ingredients
Syrniki (Ukrainian Cheese Pancakes)
- 453 gr farmer cheese 16 oz
- 50 gr (1/3 cup) powdered sugar plus extra for serving
- 1 egg room temperature
- 50 gr (1/3) cup white rice flour plus extra (a few spoons) for forming patty
- 2 g salt
- 2 g vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
Instructions
How to Make Syrniki (Ukrainian Cheese Pancakes)
- In the large bowl, mix farm cheese, egg, white rice flour, powdered sugar (sifted), salt, and vanilla bean paste.
- You will need a ¼ cup ice cream scoop with a squeeze-release handle. Simply scoop some dough and place it on the table (or cutting board), previously sprinkled with some rice flour.
- Cover a piece of dough with the glass or teacup and circle a few times. Then flip that patty and circle again.
- Repeat with the rest of the dough.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat, and add 1-2 tbsp oil or butter.
- Once the skillet and oil are hot, place the patties directly into the skillet. Sauté until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes on each side. Do not crowd the syrniki; cook them in batches of 3-4 batches if necessary.
- Transfer to a plate and serve with fresh berries. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Notes
Do not substitute rice flour with any other.
Do not use a lot of oil in the frying pan.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Syrnik | Calories: 87kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 221mg | Potassium: 9mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.1mg
