Syrniki (small quark pancakes)

Ingredients

• 1 lb tvorog cheese
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup flour
• 0.75 cup sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 7 oz sour cream
• 8.8 oz raspberries
• 5.3 oz mixed berries (for garnish)
• vegetable oil (for frying)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a bowl, mash the tvorog cheese with a fork until smooth. Add eggs, flour, sugar, vanilla extract and a salt, then mix until a very soft, but moldable, sticky dough forms. Shape into even balls and gently flatten them to form small, thick pancakes.

2. 2

   Add the remaining flour on a plate. Coat each syrnik in the flour and gently shake off any excess. Heat vegetable oil in a pan and fry the syrniki over medium heat for approx. 4–5 min. per side, until golden brown. Transfer to paper towels to drain.

3. 3

   For the sauce, add raspberries and sugar to a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Let simmer for a few minutes until slightly thickened. Stir sour cream with a bit of sugar until smooth. Serve the syrniki warm with sweetened sour cream and raspberry sauce, and garnish with fresh berries if desired.