Quick and easy pancakes: A sweet treat with cottage cheese

Do you ever get a craving for something sweet, but your cupboards are empty? You don't feel like going to the store, but that doesn't mean you have to give up on something delicious! With just a few ingredients and a moment of work, you can make fluffy, delicate pancakes with cottage cheese.

This recipe is a great solution when you’re short on time and don’t feel like turning on the oven or kneading complex dough. Moreover, you don’t even need a mixer. You can do everything in one bowl with a spoon or fork. Despite the simplicity of the ingredients, the result is surprising: the pancakes are light, springy, and truly tasty.

The list of ingredients is simple and short. The main ingredient is cottage cheese, which gives the pancakes their unique character. If you prefer a more dessert-like version, add a spoonful of cocoa or a few drops of vanilla extract. You can also experiment with cardamom, cinnamon, or even rum flavoring. You're limited only by your imagination (and the contents of your cupboard).

Ingredients:

• A package of cottage cheese
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• 1 teaspoon of sugar
• Butter or oil for frying (just a little, as the pancakes should be fried, not soaking in oil)

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix all the ingredients. No need to blend. The mixture can be slightly lumpy; the important thing is that the ingredients are combined.
2. You can also add cocoa, rum, cinnamon, or coffee—whatever you think will complement these pancakes.
3. Heat a pan and add a bit of butter or oil.
4. Spoon portions of the batter onto the pan, gently flattening them out.
5. Fry the pancakes on medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn golden.

Important: Don’t fry on too high heat—the outside can easily burn while the inside remains raw. It's better to give them a moment to "rise" calmly.

What you add on top changes the entire dish. You can choose something classic, fruity, or more indulgent—as befits a dessert. Interesting options include sauces like chocolate, honey, or yogurt-vanilla. They will give your snack an intriguing character and highlight all the contrasts.

Cottage cheese pancakes also pair well with fruits, such as strawberries (a mousse works great), bananas (adding peanut butter elevates the flavor), and blueberries or raspberries, which provide a light and tangy balance.

These cottage cheese pancakes are a hit for anyone who values quick, simple recipes. You don’t need a mixer, fancy ingredients, or advanced culinary skills. They might even inspire you to share a second serving with someone... or maybe not.