Ukrainian Syrniki: Fluffy Farmer's Cheese Pancakes

cottage cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Ricotta offers a similar texture with fewer calories.

flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Almond flour is gluten-free and adds a nutty flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla bean enhances flavor without artificial additives.

Drain excess liquid from farmer's cheese using a colander for a couple of hours until it has a dryer consistency.

Mash 500 grams of farmer's cheese with a fork until smooth.

Add 1.5 tablespoons of sugar, 0.5 teaspoons of salt, 2 egg yolks, 1 egg, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the cheese and mix well.

Gradually incorporate all-purpose flour until just combined, using as little flour as possible.

Form the mixture into small patties.

Heat coconut oil in a 12-inch cast iron skillet over low to medium heat until shimmering.

Pan-fry the patties for several minutes on each side until golden brown.

Serve warm topped with fresh strawberries, raw honey, and cream fresh.

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