Pan-Fried Russian Tvorog Sirniki with Vanilla Honey Glaze

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Golden pan-fried tvorog cheese pancakes served with a fragrant vanilla-infused honey glaze for a sweet breakfast treat. This Russian-inspired recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, combines tvorog (farmer's cheese), all-purpose flour, egg into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 6, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 6 Russian cuisine 210 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup tvorog, 1 large egg, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/4 tsp salt. Stir until smooth.
  2. Step 2: Add 1/2 cup all-purpose flour to the mixture and gently fold until a soft dough forms that holds shape but is not too sticky; add a little more flour if needed.
  3. Step 3: Lightly flour your hands and form the dough into 6 equal patties, about 3 inches in diameter and 1/2 inch thick. Dust each patty lightly with flour.
  4. Step 4: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a cast iron or nonstick skillet over medium heat. Fry patties for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy at the edges.
  5. Step 5: Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, warm 3 tbsp honey with 1 tbsp water and 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste over low heat until just combined and fragrant.
  6. Step 6: Serve the hot sirniki drizzled generously with the warm vanilla honey glaze for dipping or pouring over.

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