cheese and raisin latkes

Recipe by
Lynette !
Gulf Breeze, FL

A cheese latke instead of potato. We use these as a breakfast item or a snack. Cook time really depends on the size of your skillet. This makes 14 latkes.

yield 14 latkes
prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For cheese and raisin latkes

  • 2 lg
    eggs, separated
  • 1/4 c
    water
  • 2 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 2 c
    small-curd cottage cheese
  • 3/4 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 c
    raisins
  • vegetable oil

How To Make cheese and raisin latkes

  • 1
    Combine the egg yolks, water, sugar, and salt in a medium bowl; beat with a wire whisk until blended.
  • 2
    Stir in the cottage cheese. Add the flour and raisins; stir well.
  • 3
    Beat the egg whites at high speed of an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into the cheese mixture.
  • 4
    Pour oil to a depth of 1/8 inch into a large heavy skillet. For each latke, drop 1/4 cup mixture into the hot oil. Fry until golden, turning once. Drain, and serve warm.

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