Syrniki are a beloved classic in Eastern European cuisine, a heartwarming breakfast staple that brings comfort to any morning. These delightful little pancakes are made from tvorog (a fresh farmer's cheese), giving them a uniquely tender and creamy texture that's simply irresistible. Our version adds a healthy twist with rolled oats for extra substance and a delightful chewiness, while tart black currants burst with flavor in every bite. Forget boring toast and cereal; these golden-brown syrniki are quick to prepare and promise a delicious, protein-packed start to your day. Get ready to fall in love with your new favorite breakfast treat!
Syrniki with tvorog, rolled oats, and black currants.
Ingredients for Syrniki with Tvorog, Rolled Oats, and Black Currants
- 200 g tvorog
- 1 small chicken egg
- 35 g quick-cooking rolled oats
- 15 g granulated sugar
- pinch of salt
- handful of black currants
- wheat flour, for dusting
- refined vegetable oil, for frying
- 1 packet vanilla sugar
- powdered sugar, for dusting
How to Make Syrniki with Tvorog, Rolled Oats, and Black Currants
I made these syrniki using grained tvorog.
Cracking a small chicken egg.
Adding granulated sugar, a packet of vanilla sugar, and a pinch of fine salt.
I made these syrniki (small, sweet pancakes made from farmer’s cheese) for this recipe using grained tvorog (a type of farmer’s cheese or quark). First, place the tvorog in a sieve and let it sit for a few minutes to drain any excess moisture. Then, transfer the tvorog to a bowl.
Crack a small chicken egg. If you have a large egg, I recommend cracking it into a separate bowl, whisking it with a fork, and using only half.
Add granulated sugar, a packet of vanilla sugar, and a pinch of fine salt to balance the sweet and salty flavors.
Adding gerkules – quick-cooking rolled oats.
Blending the ingredients with an immersion blender.
Adding a handful of black currants.
Add the quick-cooking rolled oats. No other additions besides the berries are needed. Never add baking powder or baking soda to syrniki; it will only ruin them. Fresh tvorog has a sweet and sour taste, and this acidity doesn’t need to be neutralized. If your tvorog has gone sour, you can try adding it to a cake or pie, but not to syrniki.
Blend the ingredients with an immersion blender or in a food processor until smooth. Let the batter rest for 10 minutes.
Add a handful of black currants. If using frozen berries, take them out of the freezer in advance to let them thaw slightly.
Spooning the batter onto flour with a teaspoon.
Sprinkle some wheat flour onto a board. Spoon the batter onto the flour using a teaspoon. Coat the syrniki in flour, shaking off any excess.
Placing the syrniki in a hot skillet, frying for a couple of minutes on one side.
Carefully flipping and frying until golden brown on the other side for another couple of minutes.
Sprinkling with powdered sugar right in the pan, then removing the syrniki from the skillet.
Pour a tablespoon of refined, odorless vegetable oil into a heavy-bottomed skillet and heat it well. Place the syrniki in the hot skillet and fry for a couple of minutes on one side.
Carefully flip them over and fry until golden brown on the other side, for another couple of minutes.
Sprinkle with powdered sugar right in the pan, then remove the syrniki from the skillet. There isn’t much sugar in the batter, and black currants are tart, so the powdered sugar won’t be excessive.
Before serving, sprinkle the syrniki with fresh black currants and enjoy your meal!
Before serving, sprinkle the syrniki with fresh black currants! A delicious breakfast is ready!
And there you have it – a pan full of beautiful, golden Syrniki ready to brighten your morning! These cheese pancakes are wonderfully versatile. Traditionally, they are served warm with a generous dollop of smetana (a type of sour cream), a drizzle of honey, or your favorite fruit jam. The combination of the creamy syrniki and the cool, tangy topping is a match made in heaven. Feel free to experiment with other berries or even a sprinkle of cinnamon. Enjoy this delightful taste of an Eastern European home-cooked breakfast!
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