Syrniki – Russian Pancakes (Gluten-Free, Low-Gi) Recipe

Name: Syrniki – Russian Pancakes (Gluten-Free, Low-Gi)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Pancakes; 15 ounces ricotta cheese; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 2 tablespoons gluten-free flour; 1 tablespoon sugar (I used coconut sugar); 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon oil, for the pan; Sauce; 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen); 1 tablespoon water (if using fresh blueberries); 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar (I used coconut sugar); 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1 tablespoon water; powdered sugar, for dusting

Servings: persons

Pancakes
15 ounces ricotta cheese
2 eggs
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons gluten-free flour
1 tablespoon sugar (I used coconut sugar)
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon oil, for the pan
Sauce
1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
1 tablespoon water (if using fresh blueberries)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar (I used coconut sugar)
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
powdered sugar, for dusting

1
In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, eggs, lemon juice and lemon zest.
2
Add flour, sugar, baking powder and salt and mix well.
3
Heat a non-stick frying pan or griddle on medium heat. Add oil and spread it evenly using paper towel.
4
Pour a small amount of batter and spread it to a 3 1/2 or 4 inch (10 cm) diameter with a spoon.
5
When the top is getting dry, flip over and cook the other side until done. These pancakes take longer to cook than regular pancakes.
6
While cooking pancakes, place blueberries, water (if using fresh blueberries), lemon juice and sugar in a small pan.
7
Cook on medium heat until bubbly and the blueberries are breaking down.
8
Dissolve cornstarch in water, add to the pan and stir.
9
Turn off the heat when the sauce is thickened.
10
Place pancakes on plates, dust powdered sugar, and top with some blueberry sauce.
11
Infuse love and serve immediately.

359

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Pancakes, 15 ounces ricotta cheese, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Syrniki – Russian Pancakes (Gluten-Free, Low-Gi) falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Syrniki – Russian Pancakes (Gluten-Free, Low-Gi)

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