Follow these steps for perfect results
All-purpose Flour
Divided
Baking Powder
Salt
Cottage Cheese
Well Drained
Sugar
Eggs
Vanilla Extract
Butter
For Pan Frying
Sour Cream
For Serving
Pears
Medium
Apple
Medium
Lime
Honey
Sift 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour.
In a bowl, combine sifted flour with baking powder and salt.
Set aside the dry ingredients.
In a food processor, blend cottage cheese, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
Add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir well until combined. The mixture will be sticky.
Melt butter or oil in a skillet over low-medium heat.
Ensure the skillet is hot before frying the pancakes.
Place remaining 1/2 cup flour into a shallow plate.
Use a medium cookie scoop to scoop a ball of dough.
Roll the dough ball in the flour until coated.
Repeat with all remaining dough.
Pat the dough balls from one hand to another to remove excess flour.
Flatten the dough balls into pancake shapes.
Place the flattened pancakes in the hot skillet.
Cook until both sides are golden brown.
Place cooked pancakes on paper towels to drain excess oil.
To make caramelized fruit, cut pears and apple into cubes.
Place cubed fruit into a skillet.
Grate lime zest and squeeze lime juice into the skillet.
Add honey to the skillet and mix well.
Cook over high heat, constantly stirring, until fruit is golden and slightly caramelized.
Serve the pancakes with sour cream or yogurt.
Top with caramelized fruit.
Expert advice for the best results
Drain the cottage cheese well to prevent soggy pancakes.
Adjust the amount of sugar to your preference.
Serve with a variety of fruits and toppings.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
Batter can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
Arrange pancakes on a plate, top with sour cream and caramelized fruit. Dust with powdered sugar.
Serve warm with tea or coffee.
Pairs well with the sweetness of the pancakes.
Discover the story behind this recipe
A traditional breakfast dish enjoyed throughout Russia and Eastern Europe.
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