Russian Desserts Tour in St. Petersburg (ft. Grandma + Grandpa)

cottage cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: mashed potatoes

Ricotta is lower in fat, while mashed potatoes can be a budget-friendly alternative.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories, while plain yogurt is often less expensive.

flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Almond flour is gluten-free and healthier, but all-purpose is cheaper.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness, while brown sugar is often more affordable.

Wrap cottage cheese in a cloth and let it drain for a few hours.

Mix cottage cheese, sugar, semolina, salt, egg, and vanilla sugar in a bowl until combined.

Add flour gradually until the mixture is well combined.

Shape the mixture into thick patties.

Heat oil in a skillet until hot.

Place the patties in the skillet and fry until golden brown on both sides.

Serve warm with berries.

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