COTTAGE CHEESE PANCAKES
Soft and fluffy pancakes made with fresh cottage cheese, lightly sweetened and flavored with lemon zest and rum. Perfectly pan-fried to golden perfection and served warm with sour cream and fruit preserves.
β²οΈ Prep Time: 15 min
π₯ Cook Time: 20 min
π½οΈ Yields: 13 pancakes
π₯£ Ingredients
- 250 g fresh cottage cheese (well-drained)
- 3 heaping tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 packet vanilla sugar
- Zest of 1/2 lemon (finely grated)
- 1 tablespoon rum
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 2 eggs
- 50 g all-purpose flour
- Extra flour for shaping
- A little oil and butter for frying
π©βπ³ Instructions
- Mash the cottage cheese with powdered sugar and lemon zest until mostly smooth. Taste and add sugar if desired.
- Add baking powder, rum, and salt. Mix well.
- Add eggs and stir until creamy.
- Gradually fold in flour, starting with half and adjusting to achieve a soft but not runny batter.
- Pour extra flour into a bowl for shaping.
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium-low heat and lightly oil the surface.
- Scoop a tablespoon of batter, coat it in flour, and shape into a thin round pancake by pressing between palms.
- Shake off excess flour and place pancake directly in pan. Repeat to fill pan without overcrowding.
- Fry each side for about 2 minutes or until golden.
- After flipping, add Β½ teaspoon butter to the pan and swirl to coat pancakes. Remove with the first cooked side facing up.
- Wipe pan and add fresh oil between batches if desired. Alternatively, brush melted butter on pancakes after frying.
- Keep pancakes warm covered. Serve dusted with powdered sugar, with sour cream and fruit preserves.
π‘ Tips
- Use well-drained cottage cheese for best results.
- Adjust sugar based on taste and cheese tartness.
- Handle batter gently to keep pancakes fluffy.
- Serving with sour cream and preserves is classic and delicious.
π Perfect For
- Hearty breakfasts or light desserts
- Family meals and casual gatherings
- Anyone who loves soft, creamy pancakes
π Final Thoughts
These cottage cheese pancakes offer a tender, mildly sweet bite with a hint of citrus and rum. Quick to prepare and versatile, theyβre an ideal comfort food that pairs beautifully with traditional accompaniments like sour cream and jam.