Egg-Free Syrniki (Russian Pancakes) with Berry Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 lb Dry Curd Cottage Cheese (Farmer's Cheese)
• 0.5 cup All-Purpose Flour
• 2 tbsp Sugar
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 2 tbsp Milk
• 2 tbsp Oil (for frying)
• 1 cup Mixed Berries (fresh or frozen)
• 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
• 1 tbsp Powdered Sugar

Instructions

1. 1In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, flour, sugar, vanilla extract, and milk.
2. 2Mix well until a smooth batter forms.
3. 3Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
4. 4Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
5. 5While syrniki are cooking, prepare the berry sauce: Combine the mixed berries, sugar and lemon juice in a saucepan.
6. 6Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the berries soften and release their juices. Simmer for 5 minutes.
7. 7Serve the syrniki hot with the berry sauce and a dusting of powdered sugar.

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