Ricotta Fritters – Russian Sweet Cheese Pancakes – Syrniki

My Ricotta Fritters is a variation of traditional Syrniki, a very popular Eastern European dish. Syrniki are usually made out of farmer’s cheese (also known as tvorog), and served for breakfast.

Now, sometimes it can be hard to find farmer’s cheese at a typical grocery store in the US. However, every supermarket sells ricotta cheese, and that’s when this recipe comes in handy. Ricotta cheese syrniki have a slightly different texture than traditional ones, but still taste just as good. Try for yourself!

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How do you make Ricotta Cheese Syrniki?

My ricotta cheese syrniki are super easy to make. Also, it is a one-bowl recipe, so you’re not wasting time in the morning cleaning 10+ mixing bowls and a bunch of spoons and cups.

To make ricotta fritters, simply mix all the ingredients in a medium mixing bowl and let sit for a few minutes. That lets the coconut flour to absorb all the liquid. Then simply form the fritters using your hands. Cook your syrniki on a non-stick pan with a drop of oil of choice for 2-3 minutes per side. Enjoy!

Can I make these Ricotta Fritters ahead of time?

Absolutely! To make these a night before, you can simply mix all the ingredients in a bowl, cover it with plastic wrap and leave in the fridge til morning. In the morning, form the syrniki and cook as directed.

They can also be easily frozen to always have a quick and ready breakfast on hand. To freeze any type of syrniki, simply form the batter into individual fritters, lay them on a lined baking sheet and leave in the freezer for about 30 minutes. Once syrniki are frozen, put them in a ziplock bag and store up to a few months. When you’re ready to enjoy them, just cook your syrniki for an extra minute or two straight out of the freezer.

What are some good toppings to go with Syrniki?

As always, I encourage you to experiment with toppings and flavors. Traditionally, syrniki are served with sour cream and/or fruit preserves. Another great addition would be fresh berries or even banana slices. If you’re feeling a bit more adventures, let me give you a list of some of my favorite toppings:

• salted caramel sauce
• Nutella
• fried banana
• chocolate pudding
• greek yogurt and some honey
• chia jam
• dulce de leche
• apple/cherry pie filling
• caramelized apples or pears
• sweet condensed milk

As you can see, syrniki are pretty versatile and go well with different toppings. It’s all up to your personal preference.

Another thing you can do to make it even more fun, is to add raisins or these sugar free chocolate chips straight into the batter. That gives syrniki a nice texture and a boost of flavor.

How do I serve Ricotta Syrniki?

I recommend serving these syrniki warm with one or two toppings from the list above. Feel free to experiment and find the flavor combination you enjoy the most. Can’t wait to hear from you in the comments bellow!

Don’t forget to make yourself a nice cup of coffee or tea to go with these syrniki. There’s nothing better than a delicious latte and childhood favorite breakfast -syrniki – early in the morning, wouldn’t you agree?

Speaking of coffee, here’s my all time favorite coffee beans, in case you were looking for a good coffee. It took me a while to find the perfect coffee beans that would work so well with my Breville Espresso machine. I think I’ll be sticking to these for a while.

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