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Cinnamon Syrniki, golden brown cheese pancakes dusted with cinnamon
Fresh, crispy cheese pancakes served with cinnamon

Cinnamon Syrniki (Russian Cheese Pancakes)

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Quick Meals Cakes and Desserts
The perfect Syrniki (cheese pancakes) are the queens of breakfast. The goal is a pancake with a thin, crispy, golden-brown crust and a soft, almost cream-cheese-like center. In this version, the warmth of cinnamon makes the flavors cozy. The biggest challenge is the moisture in the cheese: too wet, and you need too much flour, making them tough; dry enough, and they are perfect.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 380 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Eastern European

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Sieve or potato masher (for cheese)
  • Mixing bowl
  • Non-stick skillet
  • Wide spatula

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Egg

Instructions

1 ✓

Press the cheese through a sieve or mash thoroughly with a fork. If wet, wrap in a kitchen towel and squeeze out whey.

Tip: Mashing ensures a creamy, lump-free interior.
2 ✓

Mix cheese with egg, salt, sugars, and cinnamon. Finally, sift in most of the flour and baking powder. Knead. Only add sour cream if it doesn't come together.

Tip: The less flour you use, the tastier and cheesier it will be. Sugar thins the batter, so use sparingly!
3 ✓

On a floured surface, form a log and cut into 3/4-inch discs. Coat them in flour and flatten slightly.

Tip: The outer flour layer protects the soft inside and creates a crispy crust (Maillard reaction).
4 ✓

Heat oil over medium heat. Fry discs for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.

Tip: Don't use high heat, or the outside will burn while the inside remains raw. Medium is key.
5 ✓

Drain on paper towels. Serve with extra cinnamon powdered sugar or sour cream.

Tip: Best eaten fresh while the crust is crisp.

Recipe FAQ

Why did they spread in the pan?
The cheese was too wet (you didn't squeeze it), or you added too much sugar, which liquefies when heated.
What cheese should I use?
Ideally dry, crumbly Farmer's Cheese. Creamy tub cheeses like standard Ricotta are often too wet (unless strained well).

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Farmer's Cheese (Dry Curd)
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour (for dough and dusting)
  • 2 tbsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/4 cup Sour Cream (only if dough is too dry!)
  • 3 tbsp Vegetable Oil (for frying)
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon