By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 24
77 cal · 65 min
Syrnyk - Sweet Ukrainian Easter Cheese
Recipe GLPR86758c837e671e
A traditional Ukrainian Easter dessert featuring creamy cottage cheese blended with eggs and sugar, then baked until the edges are golden and the center is soft and custard-like. This simple yet elegant dish is served chilled and is a beloved springtime treat that celebrates the holiday season.
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Ingredients
32 oz cottage cheese
1 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 13 x 9 inch baking pan with butter or oil.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Using a hand mixer set to medium-high speed, beat the mixture for 2-3 minutes until it becomes light, fluffy, and well blended.
Pour the cottage cheese mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake at 350°F for 50-60 minutes, until the edges are lightly browned and the center is nearly set but still slightly jiggly—this indicates the custard-like texture is properly cooked. The internal temperature should reach 160°F to ensure the eggs are safely cooked.
Remove from the oven and allow the syrnyk to cool to room temperature on a wire rack. Once cooled, transfer to the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Comments
Syrnyk needs only four pantry staples available at any Charlotte grocery chain—cottage cheese, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract—making it genuinely hassle-free to shop. The real cost driver is the cottage cheese, typically $2.50 to $3.50 per tub at Harris Teeter or Food Lion, but since the recipe yields 24 servings, the cost per serving lands around $0.35 to $0.45, which is solid. The stated 65 minutes is honest for mixing and baking, though unmolding and cooling add another 15 minutes if you want to serve it same-night. This is a forgiving, hands-off baked custard—no constant stirring, no finicky technique—and it reheats beautifully as a next-day breakfast or dessert, making it practical for a weeknight that stretches into meal-prep value.
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