Varškinės spurgos
Varškinės spurgos are Lithuanian curd doughnuts, a delicious fried pastry made with cottage cheese or curd cheese. They are a popular sweet treat in Lithuania, often enjoyed with a sprinkle of powdered sugar or a dollop of jam.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese or curd cheese
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch salt
- Oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, egg, sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the cottage cheese mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.
- Heat the oil in a deep pan or fryer to 350°F (180°C).
- Using a spoon or your hands, shape the dough into small balls and gently flatten them to form doughnuts.
- Carefully place the doughnuts into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove the doughnuts from the oil and drain on paper towels.
- Dust the Varškinės spurgos with powdered sugar before serving.
- Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 232kcal (12%)Carbohydrates: 38g (13%)Protein: 10g (20%)Fat: 4g (6%)Saturated Fat: 1g (6%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 50mg (17%)Sodium: 235mg (10%)Potassium: 105mg (3%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 14g (16%)Vitamin A: 133IU (3%)Calcium: 84mg (8%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
