Ingredients

  • For the Syrniki (Griddle Cakes)
  • 1 pound farmer's cheese
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 5 tablespoons rye flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 vanilla bean, seeds of
  • butter, for frying
  • For the Strawberry Varenye (Strawberry-Honey Sauce)
  • 1 pound strawberries, hulled
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 ounces honey
  • 1 pinch salt

Method

  • Combine all ingredients, except for butter, in a blender. Blend on high until the mixture is smooth and only tiny cheese lumps remain. Cover the batter and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight.
  • Heat a skillet over medium-low heat. Spoon the batter into the skillet. You will have to spread the batter into a circle, as it is very thick. Fry gently until the underside is golden, then flip and do the same to the other side.
  • Put the strawberries and honey in a saucepan over low heat. Once the strawberry juices start to run, turn up the heat to boil. Once the mixture hits a boil, immediately reduce the heat to medium low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries are very soft and the syrup has thickened.
  • Cool and store in a jar in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.