Recipes Breakfast and Brunch Pancake Recipes Russian Cheese Pancakes (Syrniki) 5.0 (6) 5 Reviews 4 Photos Syrniki are traditional pancakes from Russia that are usually served for breakfast with jam or sour cream. They're made with a cheese called tvorog, but you can use farmer's cheese or quark, which are the closest substitutions in the U.S. By Allrecipes Member Updated on November 21, 2024 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 4 4 4 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings: 5 Yield: 5 syrniki Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 5 servings 1 egg 3 tablespoons white sugar 1 cup quark, well drained 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla sugar (Optional) ¼ teaspoon salt oil for frying Directions Beat egg and white sugar together in a bowl until smooth. Whisk in quark cheese, flour, vanilla sugar, and salt. Mix well until dough is thick and sticky. Divide dough into 5 to 6 portions. Form into balls and coat with some flour. Flatten slightly to form into discs (syrniki). Heat oil in skillet over medium-low heat. Add the syrniki; fry until browned, 5 minutes per side. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 151 Calories 7g Fat 16g Carbs 8g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 5 Calories 151 % Daily Value * Total Fat 7g 9% Saturated Fat 0g 2% Cholesterol 53mg 18% Sodium 179mg 8% Total Carbohydrate 16g 6% Dietary Fiber 0g 1% Total Sugars 8g Protein 8g 15% Calcium 49mg 4% Iron 1mg 3% Potassium 82mg 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.