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
Calories: 287kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 119mg | Sodium: 617mg | Potassium: 56mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 620IU | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg