Nalistniki with Cottage Cheese Filling
Jun 14
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Delicious thin pancakes filled with sweet cottage cheese filling.
Nalistniki with Cottage Cheese Filling are thin pancakes that are popular in Ukrainian cuisine. They are made by preparing a simple pancake batter and cooking thin crepes. The cottage cheese filling is made by combining cottage cheese with sugar, vanilla extract, and raisins. The filling is then spread onto each pancake, rolled up, and served either warm or cold. Nalistniki with Cottage Cheese Filling are a delightful dessert that can be enjoyed on their own or with a dollop of sour cream or fruit preserves.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour — 1 cup
- Milk — 1 cup
- Eggs — 2
- Salt — 1/4 teaspoon
- Cottage cheese — 1 cup
- Sugar — 2 tablespoons
- Vanilla extract — 1/2 teaspoon
- Raisins — 1/4 cup
- Butter — 2 tablespoons, for frying
- Sour cream or fruit preserves — For serving
Directions
1. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, milk, eggs, and salt. Whisk until smooth and no lumps remain.
2. Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat and add a small amount of butter to coat the pan.
3. Pour about 1/4 cup of the pancake batter into the pan and swirl it around to form a thin and even pancake.
4. Cook the pancake for about 1-2 minutes, or until the edges start to lift and the bottom is lightly golden. Flip the pancake and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes on the other side. Repeat with the remaining batter to make more pancakes.
5. In a separate bowl, combine the cottage cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and raisins. Mix well to combine.
6. Spread a spoonful of the cottage cheese filling onto each pancake. Roll up the pancake to enclose the filling.
7. Serve the nalistniki warm or chilled. They can be enjoyed on their own or with a dollop of sour cream or fruit preserves.
8. Enjoy the delicious nalistniki with cottage cheese filling as a delightful dessert!