Syrniki: Ukrainian Cheese Pancakes

Syrniki: Ukrainian Cheese Pancakes

farmer’s cheese pancakes

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 15m
Cook Time: 15m
Total Time: 30m
Servings: 10
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (13 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

162
Calories
2g
Fat
5g
Carbohydrates
7g
Protein
47mg
Cholesterol
310mg
Sodium
Syrniki: Ukrainian Cheese Pancakes

Recipe Description

These Syrniki: Ukrainian Cheese Pancakes make for a delicious breakfast or dessert that feels comforting and satisfying. Farmer’s cheese is the main ingredient in this recipe. Though mild in flavor, it is packed with protein and calcium to help keep you feeling full longer and energized for a productive day. It also brings a rich and creamy flavor to these pancakes, which makes them taste terrific.

This recipe uses only six ingredients plus some oil for cooking and is pretty easy to make. Start by making a batter from farmer’s cheese, eggs, flour, sugar, and salt. I like to add raisins for extra sweetness, but you can leave them out if you prefer. Use a ¼-cup ice cream scoop to make thick pancakes and then gently flatten them using your hands. Dredge the syrniki in flour and place them into a hot oiled skillet one by one. Cook the syrniki in batches until golden brown. Serve warm or cold. I like to serve these Ukrainian pancakes the traditional way with sour cream and jam. Perfect for a cozy morning! Enjoy!

To make Syrniki: Ukrainian Cheese Pancakes, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Syrniki: Ukrainian Cheese Pancakes

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Combine cheese and eggs

    2 min
    Step 1 - Syrniki: Ukrainian Cheese Pancakes

    In a large bowl, place 1 pound farmer's cheese and crumble it with a fork. Add 2 eggs and mix well.

  2. 2

    Add flour, sugar, and salt

    3 min
    Step 2 - Syrniki: Ukrainian Cheese PancakesStep 2 - Syrniki: Ukrainian Cheese Pancakes

    Add ½ cup flour (reserving ⅓ cup flour for the next step), ¼ cup sugar, and ½ teaspoon salt and mix well until smooth with no lumps and thick. Mix in ½ cup raisins if using.

  3. 3

    Shape syrniki

    10 min
    Step 3 - Syrniki: Ukrainian Cheese Pancakes

    In a shallow dish, spread ⅓ cup flour. Using a ¼-cup ice cream scoop, scoop out the syrniki mixture and drop it directly into flour. Gently flatten into a small patty and dredge in flour. Shake off excess and continue with the remaining batter.

  4. 4

    Cook pancakes

    15 min
    Step 4 - Syrniki: Ukrainian Cheese PancakesStep 4 - Syrniki: Ukrainian Cheese PancakesStep 4 - Syrniki: Ukrainian Cheese Pancakes

    In a large skillet on medium-low heat, heat 3-4 tablespoons vegetable oil and place the syrniki in a skillet one by one. Cook the syrniki in batches until golden brown on both sides. Add more oil if needed to prevent from sticking. Once cooked, transfer the syrniki to a plate lined with a paper towel to drain.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Step 5 - Syrniki: Ukrainian Cheese Pancakes

    Serve warm or cold with sour cream and jam or fresh fruit and berries.

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Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (13 reviews)
Victor Smith
December 27, 2023
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Deliciously simple dish!

Brad
October 26, 2023
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OMG, these Syrniki are the bomb! Made 'em with my wife and crushed it. So easy and delicious!

Irene Smith
August 15, 2022
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Made these Syrniki for Sunday brunch and they were a hit! So easy to whip up. I added raisins like I remember from my grandma's kitchen. They brought back great memories. Served with jam and sour cream, just unbeatable. Will make again for sure.

Grace H
August 10, 2022
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I've just made these for my breakfast. I added a bit more flour. Thanks for recipe.

Ben
August 10, 2022
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Delicious recipe. I didn’t have farmers cheese, and used ricotta instead. Thanks for sharing!

Tina
May 1, 2022
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In general, they turned out fluffy and tasty. I added some vanilla.

Ogiway
March 17, 2022
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Thanks for sharing the delicious recipe

Sonya
February 23, 2022
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It’s really hard to find good recipe for syrniki and these are really good.

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