Description
Cheese blintzes are delightful filled crepes with a creamy cheese filling, perfect for any family gathering or special occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter (for frying)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Berry sauce or fresh fruit for topping
Instructions
- Whisk together flour, eggs, milk, and salt until smooth. Let it rest for 30 minutes.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and melt a little butter. Pour in a small amount of batter, tilting the pan to create a thin layer. Cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden. Repeat with remaining batter.
- Mix ricotta cheese, cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla in another bowl until smooth.
- Place a spoonful of the cheese mixture on the edge of each pancake, fold the sides over, and roll it up.
- Heat the skillet again and fry the filled blintzes until crispy and golden on all sides.
- Serve warm topped with berry sauce or fresh fruit.
Notes
Allow the batter to rest for tenderness, and experiment with different toppings for a fun twist.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Jewish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blintz
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 50mg