Russian Cuisine
Pancakes with cottage cheese and berries
Thin, lacy pancakes with cottage cheese and berries are a traditional holiday and everyday treat in Russian cuisine. Elastic homemade dough after frying acquires a beautiful caramel pattern and delicate creamy flavor. The filling of soft grated cottage cheese with juicy berry sourness creates a wonderful flavor contrast that melts in your mouth. This is the perfect ready-made recipe for a family brunch, combining delicate sweetness, berry freshness and heartiness.
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Recipe overview
- Total time
- 40 min
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cooking
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Cuisine
- Russian Cuisine
Nutrition
per serving
- Calories
- 420 kcal
- Protein
- 14 g
- Fat
- 16 g
- Carbs
- 55 g
- Fiber
- 3 g
Step by step
Method
- 01
In a deep bowl, whisk the eggs with the salt and two spoons o…
In a deep bowl, whisk the eggs with the salt and two spoons of sugar until lightly frothy, then pour in half the warm milk. Gradually sift in the flour, stirring vigorously with a whisk to make a thick, homogeneous dough without lumps, then dilute with the remaining milk to the consistency of liquid cream.
- 02
Heat a griddle well, grease it with a thin layer of oil and p…
Heat a griddle well, grease it with a thin layer of oil and pour in a ladle of batter, quickly spreading it in a circular motion across the bottom. Bake the pancake over medium heat for about one minute on each side until the edges are thin and crispy and the surface has golden spots.
- 03
While the pancakes are cooling, prepare the filling
While the pancakes are cooling, prepare the filling: mash the cottage cheese thoroughly with a fork and the remaining sugar until creamy. In a saucepan, warm the berries slightly so that they release their juice and, if desired, thicken them with a spoonful of sugar over low heat to a thick syrup.
- 04
Place a tablespoon of tender cottage cheese mixture on the ed…
Place a tablespoon of tender cottage cheese mixture on the edge of each ruddy pancake and top with a teaspoon of fragrant berries. Gently fold the side edges of the pancake inward and roll it up into a tight, neat envelope so that the juicy filling remains inside.
- 05
Just before serving, melt a piece of butter in a frying pan a…
Just before serving, melt a piece of butter in a frying pan and quickly fry the rolled envelopes for a couple of minutes on each side. The pancakes should get a glossy, appetizing crust, and the cottage cheese inside will have time to warm up and become even softer.
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Useful advice
Cooking tip
Adjust spices and salt to taste. Use fresh products for the best flavor. The dish can be easily adapted to your family preferences.
How to serve
Serve immediately after cooking. Additionally, sour cream, sauce, or fresh vegetables can be served.
How to store
Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in a frying pan or in the microwave.
Note
Difficulty level: medium.
