Farmers Cheese Pancakes with Apple (Syrniki) Recipe
Delight in the delicious combination of fluffy farmers cheese pancakes studded with sweet apples in this delightful Syrniki recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 12 pancakes 1x
- Category: Breakfast or Brunch
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Russian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Pancake Ingredients:
- 2 cups farmers cheese (homemade or store-bought)
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour + 1/2 cup for dredging
- 3 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp white vinegar
Additional Ingredient:
- 1 medium apple (any variety), peeled, cored, and finely diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
- Light olive oil, canola oil, or vegetable oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Prepare the Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine farmers cheese, eggs, 3/4 cup flour, sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Use an electric hand mixer on medium speed to blend the mixture until smooth and well combined.
- Activate the Baking Soda: In a small ramekin, mix baking soda with white vinegar. Once it fizzes, pour it into the batter and mix until evenly incorporated. Fold in the diced apple using a spatula. Let the mixture rest for a few minutes to thicken slightly.
- Heat the Pan: Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-low heat and add 2 to 3 tablespoons of oil.
- Shape the Pancakes: Place 1/2 cup flour in a shallow bowl for dredging. Scoop the batter with a heaping tablespoon or flat ice cream scoop. Coat each scoop of batter generously with flour, then gently pat the pancake back and forth between your hands to remove excess flour.
- Cook the Pancakes: Sauté the pancakes in the hot oil over medium-low heat, cooking for about 3 minutes per side. Flip when small bubbles begin to appear on the surface. The pancakes should be golden brown on each side.
- Serve: Transfer the cooked pancakes to a serving platter. Serve warm with your favorite toppings such as jam, sour cream, or fresh fruit.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Farmers cheese pancakes, Syrniki, Apple pancakes, Russian breakfast, Cheese fritters
