Russian Syrniki

Russian Syrniki

This is a traditional dessert served in Russia. Cottage cheese is first sweetened with sugar, then kneaded into a dough with flour. The resulting disks are fried to a golden brown in hot oil. They are best served with sour cream and jam.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
8 mins
Total Time:
18 mins
Yield:
8 syrniki
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 3 tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons semolina flour
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
  • 1/3 cup canola oil for frying

Directions

Step 1
Mix together the cottage cheese, eggs, and sugar. Stir in semolina and all-purpose flour, and work into a soft dough. Turn the dough onto a floured surface, and roll into a 1-inch thick log. Slice the log into 8 pieces, then pat each piece in additional flour to form a patty.

Step 2
Heat the oil over medium heat until hot. Fry the syrniki in hot oil until golden brown on each side, 3 to 4 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

186
Calories
7g
Fat
19g
Carbs
11g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 186
% Daily Value *
Total Fat7g 9%
Saturated Fat3g 13%
Cholesterol101mg 34%
Sodium263mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate19g 7%
Dietary Fiber0g 1%
Total Sugars10g
Protein11g
Calcium49mg 4%
Iron1mg 6%
Potassium97mg 2%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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