Cottage Cheese Protein Syrniki with Berries
This delightful dish offers an irresistible, creamy texture. It is a wonderful crowd-pleaser that turns any morning into a special occasion.
Ingredients
For the Syrniki
- 2 cups Full-Fat Cottage Cheese
- 1 Large Egg
- 3 tbsp Sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour, Plus 1/4 cup For Coating
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1 tbsp Neutral Oil
For Serving
- 1/2 cup Plain Greek Yogurt
- 1 cup Mixed Berries
- 2 tbsp Honey
Equipment
- food processor
- fine mesh strainer
Instructions
- Place the cottage cheese in a fine-mesh strainer set over a bowl and drain for 30 minutes. Press firmly with a spoon to squeeze out as much liquid as possible. This step is the secret to syrniki that hold their shape and turn creamy inside instead of wet.
- Pulse the drained cottage cheese in a food processor for a few seconds until fine and mostly smooth. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the egg, sugar, vanilla extract and salt, then mix in 1/2 cup flour until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
- Spread the remaining flour on a plate. Divide the dough into 10 portions, roll each in flour and gently flatten into a 1/2-inch thick round, smoothing the edges with your fingers.
- Heat the butter and oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Cook the syrniki for 3 to 4 minutes per side until deep golden brown.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan and cook for 2 minutes more so the centers cook through and turn custardy.
- Serve warm with a spoonful of Greek yogurt, fresh berries and a drizzle of honey.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 551kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 26gFat: 23g