🇪🇪 Estonian Cuisine

Kohupiimapannkoogid

Curd Cheese Pancakes

Prep Time 15 min

Servings 4

Difficulty Easy

Calories 303 kcal

Golden, pan-fried Estonian curd cheese pancakes — crispy outside, creamy inside — served with sour cream, jam, and fresh berries.

Ingredients

400g curd cheese (kohupiim)
2 eggs
60g all-purpose flour
40g sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Butter for frying
Sour cream for serving
Berry jam for serving
Fresh berries

Instructions

1 Mix curd cheese, eggs, flour, sugar, vanilla, and salt until a thick batter forms.
2 Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat.
3 Drop spoonfuls of batter into the skillet, flatten slightly into thick patties.
4 Fry 3-4 min per side until golden brown and cooked through.
5 Serve hot with sour cream, berry jam, and fresh berries.

Did You Know?

Estonian children often rate kohupiimapannkoogid as their favorite breakfast, and many adults say the smell of these frying transports them back to their grandmother's kitchen.