Syrniki is a traditional Ukrainian dish typically served for breakfast or dessert. The name syrniki comes from the word “syr,” which means “cheese” in Ukrainian. Traditionally, syrniki are served with sour cream or berry jam.
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Ingredients:
- 16 oz farmer cheese
- 1 egg
- 1/2 to 2/3 cup of flour (amount of flour depends on the water content of your cheese. Start with 1/2 cup, and if your batter is too runny, add more flour)
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Extra light olive oil for frying
Toppings:
Sour cream, fresh berries, jam
How to Make Ukrainian Syrniki:
1. In a large bowl, mix together cheese, egg, flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder. Mix well, make sure there are no lumps. Start with 1/2 cup of flour. If your cheese mixture is too runny, add more flour.
2. Preheat a large skillet over medium heat with 2-3 Tbsp extra light olive oil.
3. To prevent the cheese mixture from sticking, start by wetting your hands. Form thick pancakes and place them into a skillet one by one. If the cheese begins to stick to your hands, simply wet them again.
4. Cook pancakes on one side until they are golden brown. Use a pancake turner to flip the pancakes and cook until the other side is also golden brown.
5. Transfer to a plate; serve immediately with sour cream, jam, or berries.
Enjoy!
Is farmer cheese the same as ricotta cheese?
No, it is not the same. Farmer cheese is firmer and drier than ricotta.
Is farmers cheese the same as cottage cheese?
Farmer cheese is drier and has a firmer texture.
Self rising or all purpose flour?
I used all-purpose flour.
I used almond flour.
Interesting! How did pancakes turn out?
What type of cheese is a good replacement for farmers cheese?
I am sorry, I don’t know what would be a good replacement. Other types of cheese have different textures and consistency.
Do you have nutrient facts for these syriniki?
I am sorry, I don’t.
I am thinking an alternative to farmers cheese may be quark. It is a dryer cheese and used in other dessert type foods.