World Flavors Cookbook

Biezpiena Plācenīši (Cottage Cheese Pancakes)

Name: Biezpiena Plācenīši (Cottage Cheese Pancakes)
Cook time: 15 min
Cuisine: Latvia
Ingredients: 500g dry cottage cheese (biezpiens/quark) 2 eggs 3 tbsp sugar 4-5 tbsp flour 1 tsp vanilla extract Oil for frying Jam or sour cream for serving

Sweet, pan-fried cakes made from dry cottage cheese (quark), served for breakfast or dessert.

Cuisine: Latvia

Ingredients

500g dry cottage cheese (biezpiens/quark) 2 eggs 3 tbsp sugar 4-5 tbsp flour 1 tsp vanilla extract Oil for frying Jam or sour cream for serving

Instructions

1. In a bowl, mash the cottage cheese with a fork until fine. 2. Add eggs, sugar, and vanilla. Mix well. 3. Gradually stir in the flour until the mixture is firm enough to shape. 4. Form small, thick patties and coat them lightly in flour. 5. Fry in a pan over medium heat until golden brown on both sides. 6. Serve warm with your favorite jam or sour cream.