Ukrainian Syrniki Recipe (Cheese Pancakes)

Step 1

In a large bowl, mix together cheese, eggs, 3/4 cup flour, sugar and salt.

Step 2

Place baking soda in a small bowl and add vinegar; give it a stir as it fizzes. Add this mixture to the cheese mix.

Step 3

With a hand-held electric mixer, mix until uniform consistency. Stir in the raisins with a spoon. It will still have some little cheese clumps.

Step 4

Heat a large skillet over medium heat, add 2-3 Tbsp extra light olive oil.

Step 5

Add 1/2 cup flour to a small bowl. Place a heaping tablespoon of flat ice cream scoop of the cheese mixture into the flour. Reach into the bowl and sprinkle flour over the top of the pancake. With Well-floured hands, remove excess flour by gently transferring the pancake from one hand to another.

Step 6

Once the skillet and oil are hot, place patties directly into the skillet as you mold them. Saute until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes each side, flipping once during cooking.

Step 7

Transfer to a plate and serve with your favorite toppings like sour cream, fruit and powdered sugar.