Fluffy Russian Syrniki with Berries and Honey

Name: Fluffy Russian Syrniki with Berries and Honey
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Breakfast
Ingredients: Farmer's cheese or quark; Eggs; Sugar; Vanilla extract; Lemon zest; All-purpose flour; Baking powder; Salt; Vegetable oil or unsalted butter; Fresh berries; Honey

Delightful pancakes with a creamy texture

Russian Syrniki are tender, pillowy pancakes made with farmer's cheese, traditionally served for breakfast or as a dessert. Paired with fresh berries and honey, they make for a heavenly treat.

45 min
4
Easy

Ingredients

For the Syrniki

Farmer's cheese or quark

500g, well-drained

Eggs

2 large

Sugar

3 tbsp

Vanilla extract

1 tsp

Lemon zest

½ tsp

All-purpose flour

½ cup, plus more for dusting

Baking powder

1 tsp

Salt

Pinch

For Cooking

Vegetable oil or unsalted butter

for frying

For the Toppings

Fresh berries

e.g., strawberries, raspberries, blueberries

Honey

for drizzling

Preparation

Preparing the Syrniki Batter

Combine ingredients

In a large bowl, combine the farmer's cheese, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest.

Ensure the farmer's cheese is well-drained to keep the Syrniki from becoming too soft.

Mix in dry ingredients

Mix in the flour, baking powder, and salt until a soft dough forms.

Shape the Syrniki

Divide the dough into small portions, roughly the size of a golf ball, and shape them into round patties.

Prepping for Frying

Dust with flour

Dust each Syrniki lightly with additional flour to prevent sticking.

Heat the fat

Heat the vegetable oil or butter in a non-stick pan over medium heat.

Prepare for draining

Prepare a paper towel-lined plate for draining excess oil.

Avoid overcrowding the pan to achieve even cooking. Pro Tip: Use a spatula to gently press each patty, ensuring even thickness.

Cooking Process

Pan Frying

Cook Syrniki in batches, frying for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Draining

Place the cooked Syrniki on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

Topping Preparation

While hot, move the Syrniki to a plate and begin preparing toppings.

Plating & Serving