Syrniki Recipe (Cheese Pancakes)
Syrniki is a Russian name for "cheese pancakes." A traditional Syrniki Recipe is made from a fine curd farmer's cheese (tvorog), eggs, flour, and sugar. Some Eastern European's call them Tvorozhniki and in Ukrainian, we call them "Syrnyky."
Equipment
- 1 11-inch wok
Ingredients
- 400 grams farmers cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, (scant cup)
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat 1/2 cup of oil in a small wok over medium-low heat. Meanwhile, mix together all the ingredients using a whisk.
- Using a 1-inch cookie scoop, scoop the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Dust the tops with flour and slightly flatten each piece.
- Fry Syrniki in batches of five for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp.
- Drain on paper towels before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Syrniki Recipe (Cheese Pancakes)
Serving Size
1 pancake
Amount per Serving
Calories
61
% Daily Value*
Fat
3
g
5
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
29
mg
10
%
Sodium
181
mg
8
%
Potassium
12
mg
0
%
Carbohydrates
5
g
2
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
30
IU
1
%
Calcium
4
mg
0
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
