Description
Delicious blintzes filled with creamy cheese, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- Pinch salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 tablespoons butter (softened, plus more for toasting)
- 1 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Berry sauce (optional)
- Fresh berries (optional)
- Powdered sugar (optional)
- Lemon zest (optional)
- Mint (optional)
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Applesauce (optional)
- Syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Start by making the cheese filling. In a large mixing bowl, combine the low-fat ricotta cheese, softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, egg yolk, lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and creamy, then chill for about 20-30 minutes.
- Next, make the crepe batter. In a blender, combine milk, all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup of sugar, pinch of salt, eggs, softened butter, and the remaining teaspoon of vanilla. Blend until smooth, then let sit for 10 minutes.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with butter. Pour 1/4 cup of batter into the skillet, swirling to spread into a thin layer. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the edges lift, flip and cook for another minute until golden. Stack crepes on a plate and cover with a towel.
- Take one crepe and lay it flat. Place a spoonful of cheese filling in the center, fold the sides, and roll it up tightly. Repeat with remaining crepes.
- To pan-fry the blintzes, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 tablespoon of oil in the skillet over medium heat. Place the blintzes seam-side down, cooking for 3-4 minutes until golden, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Transfer the blintzes to a serving platter and serve warm with your choice of toppings.
Notes
Blintzes can be customized with various fillings and toppings. They are best served warm and can be stored or frozen for later.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan Frying
- Cuisine: Jewish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: blintzes, cheese filling, pancakes, breakfast, brunch, dessert