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Lithuanian breakfast containing farmer's cheese, sour cream and sugar in a shallow decorative bowl.

Lithuanian Breakfast: Farmer's Cheese and Sour Cream

Start your day the Lithuanian way with this classic Lithuanian Breakfast recipe. A staple of traditional Lithuanian cuisine, this simple yet satisfying dish features three essential ingredients: farmer's cheese, sour cream, and sugar. With its creamy texture and delightful sweetness, it's a beloved traditional Lithuanian food choice for breakfast. And it will always hold a very special place in my heart!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Lithuanian
Servings 1 serving

Ingredients
  

  • 150 g (¾ cups) farmers cheese fluffed up with a fork
  • 80 g (4 tbsp) sour cream or creme fraiche
  • 2 teaspoon granulated sugar or caster sugar

Instructions
 

  • Place farmers cheese in a shallow bowl or on a plate, and using a fork or a small spoon break it up and spread it out onto the surface of the plate.
  • Spoon the sour cream all over the farmer's cheese.
  • Sprinkle everything with sugar. You may now eat it as is, or, if you prefer, mix it all up. This Lithuanain breakfast is typically served with buttered bread and a dollop of jam!
Keyword Farmers Cheese, Farmers Cheese Breakfast, Farmers Cheese Recipe, Lithuanian Breakfast, Varske su Grietine