Nalysnyky Recipe with Sweet Cottage Cheese Filling

Name: Nalysnyky Recipe with Sweet Cottage Cheese Filling
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 12 filled pancakes
Cuisine: Ukrainian
Ingredients: 200 g all-purpose flour; 500 ml milk; 3 whole eggs for batter; 1 tbsp sugar for batter; 0.5 tsp salt; 2 tbsp vegetable oil for batter and pan; 1 tsp vanilla sugar, optional; 200 g cottage cheese for filling; 2 tbsp sugar for filling; 0.5 tsp vanilla extract; 2 tbsp sour cream for filling

Nalysnyky are thin Ukrainian pancakes that wrap easily around a soft cheese filling.

By Savva LoginovUpdated October 2, 2026

Total 1 hr 5 minMakes 12 filled pancakes

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Nalysnyky are thin Ukrainian pancakes that wrap easily around a soft cheese filling. A rested milk-and-egg batter spreads in a fine layer across a warm skillet. Blend the cottage cheese smooth before filling so it does not tear the pancakes. After rolling, briefly warm the filled parcels until the center is hot, then serve with a little sour cream. Whisk eggs, batter sugar and salt with half the milk; whisk in flour, then remaining milk, vanilla sugar and 1 tbsp oil; rest 20 minutes. Lightly oil a 23 cm skillet over medium heat, swirl a thin layer of batter, cook 1 minute until rim dries, then flip for 30 seconds; repeat for about twelve pancakes.

Nalysnyky Recipe with Sweet Cottage Cheese Filling

How to tell when it is ready

Arrange seam down in a lightly buttered pan, cover and warm on low for 5 minutes until hot; serve immediately.

Tips

Whisk eggs, batter sugar and salt with half the milk.
Lightly oil a 23 cm skillet over medium heat, swirl a thin layer of batter, cook 1 minute until rim dries, then flip for 30 seconds.
Blend cottage cheese with filling sugar, vanilla and sour cream until smooth.
Fold sides inward and roll each pancake around the cheese filling.

Troubleshooting

If pancakes tear, rest batter and lower skillet heat.
If filling seeps, drain cheese more thoroughly.

Substitutions

Use ricotta for drained cottage cheese, adjusting moisture.
Use neutral sunflower oil for the batter.

Variations

Add raisins to cheese filling.
Make savoury parcels with cooked mushroom filling instead.

Serving suggestions

Top with sour cream.
Serve with fresh berries.
Dust lightly with icing sugar.
Offer with warm berry compote.

Make ahead

Prepare the measured ingredients in advance. Refrigerate filled pancakes promptly up to 2 days; reheat until hot.

Storage

Refrigerate filled pancakes promptly up to 2 days; reheat until hot.

Food safety

Use chilled cottage cheese and cook all egg pancakes fully before filling.

Frequently asked questions

How do I know thin nalysnyky pancakes with cottage cheese is ready?

Arrange seam down in a lightly buttered pan, cover and warm on low for 5 minutes until hot; serve immediately.

How should I store thin nalysnyky pancakes with cottage cheese?

Refrigerate filled pancakes promptly up to 2 days; reheat until hot.

Top with sour cream. Refrigerate filled pancakes promptly up to 2 days; reheat until hot.

About the author

Savva Loginov

Savva Loginov writes about traditional Ukrainian cooking, including regional dishes, heritage baking and the customs behind familiar recipes. His English guides explain each dish’s context alongside clear, practical cooking instructions.

Nalysnyky Recipe with Sweet Cottage Cheese Filling