Golden outside and soft in the center, these cottage cheese fritters stay tender from the dough and rich from the melted cheese filling. They feel comforting and substantial without needing much on the side.
Best served with: sour cream, jam, or a simple herb dip
Cottage Cheese Fritters
Ingredients
- 1½ cups 190 g all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup 150 g cottage cheese (farmer’s cheese or tvorog)
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
- 150 g hard cheese grated (5 oz)
- 2 garlic cloves grated
- 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped
- 2 tbsp sour cream
Instructions
- Stir the cottage cheese and eggs together in a bowl until mostly smooth.
- Add the sugar, salt, and flour and mix into a soft dough.
- Stir in the baking soda and vinegar until evenly combined.
- Mix the grated cheese, garlic, dill, and sour cream in a separate bowl.
- Divide the dough into small portions.
- Flatten each one, add a spoonful of filling, and seal the dough around it.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the fritters seam-side down for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through.
- Transfer to a plate and serve warm.
Cook’s Note: Keep the heat at medium so the fritters brown fully before the filling overheats. If the dough feels sticky, flour your hands lightly instead of adding too much extra flour.
Why This Recipe Works
Cottage cheese keeps the dough tender, while the cheese filling melts into the center and gives each fritter more richness. Moderate heat lets the outside turn golden before the middle finishes cooking.
Pairing Suggestion
Hot black tea or coffee fits these warm cottage cheese fritters; a spoonful of jam makes the easiest pantry-side finish.
Leftover Strategy
Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet until warmed through, then serve with Apricot Jam, Plum Jam, sour cream, or fresh fruit.
Make It Yours
- Add black pepper or smoked paprika to the filling.
- Swap sour cream for thick yogurt.
- Add finely chopped green onion for more bite.
- Use farmer’s cheese for a firmer dough.
Kitchen Connections
Next Dish: Apricot Jam.
