Traditional Russian Syrniki Cheese Pancakes

by Иван Звездев

Dish type: Breakfast and snacks

Preparation time: 20 min

6 Servings

400 g tvorog (or curd cheese or cream cheese)

70 g sugar

70 g flour

1/4 tsp liquid vanilla (or 1 sachet vanilla powder)

1. Beat the tvorog with a mixer on medium speed for 2–3 minutes.

2. Add the sugar, flour and vanilla and mix well.

3. With floured hands, shape into a log and cut into pieces 2 fingers thick. Shape into patties and put in a moderately hot pan with a little oil.

4. Fry for 2 minutes, turn with a spatula and cover. Cook for another 2–3 minutes over medium heat, taking care not to burn them.

5. Serve with jam or icing sugar.

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