November 14, 2020
Syrniki (Russian Cheese Pancakes)
Syrniki are traditional cheese pancakes from Russia that are usually served for breakfast with jam and/or sour cream. They are light and crispy and reminiscent of cheesecake. The interior texture of the pancakes is similar to a very fine ricotta and so pairs well with the smooth sour cream. Glucomann powder, the same fiber found in kelp noodles, crisps up beautifully.
Servings: 2
Calories: 287kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound farmer’s cheese 1 cup
- 1 egg
- 1/4 teaspoon stevia glycerite or 2 tablespoons monk fruit, granulated, or to taste (keep in mind these are traditionally not a very sweet pancake)
- 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla optional
- Pinch of salt
- 2 teaspoons glucomann powder you will only end up incorporating half when coating the pancakes
- 2 tablespoons butter for frying
Instructions
- Stir together the cheese, egg, sweetener, baking powder, vanilla, and salt until smooth – the batter will be very thick.
- Sprinkle the 2 teaspoons of glucomann over a plate and drop 3 tablespoon volumes of batter onto the glucomann. Using your fingers, roll the batter in the powder, coating all sides well and forming a ball. Flatten into a disc, pressing to 1/4-1/2 inch thick.
- Heat the butter in a large pan over medium high heat. When melted, add the pancakes and fry about 5 minutes per side, or until golden and crisp.
- Serve with sour cream and keto berry jam, if desired.
Notes
You can make up a single or double batch of batter and keep it in the refrigerator. Simply form the pancakes and coat in glucomann just before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Syrniki (Russian Cheese Pancakes)
Amount per Serving
Calories
287
% Daily Value*
Fat
23
g
35
%
Saturated Fat
9
g
56
%
Cholesterol
119
mg
40
%
Sodium
617
mg
27
%
Potassium
56
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
1
g
0
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
18
g
36
%
Vitamin A
620
IU
12
%
Calcium
23
mg
2
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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mnnika
Can you link to the 1/2 pound farmer’s cheese you use? I want to see a picture of the texture. Is it like quark? Cottage cheese? Pureed cottage cheese? Cream cheese (but not Philadelphia)?
primalwellnesscoach
Yes, the one I used is Gina Marie – it is a Russian style farmer’s cheese. It is smoother than either ricotta or cottage cheese but not as thick, heavy, or rich as cream cheese. More like quark, which you can also use if you have access too. Linked here is an image of the one I used sliced so you can see the consistency. I hope you try it – these are really delicious! Hope that helps.