Cheese Blintzes have a crepe-like outer layer with a creamy filling. Pan fry until golden, and enjoy with sweet toppings for breakfast.
This delicious recipe makes the perfect Breakfast or Brunch for a special occasion. The ricotta cheese-filled dish is an excellent alternative to Classic Pancakes or Crepes.
Sabrina’s Cheese Blintzes Recipe
This crepe-like breakfast is a tangy and sweet, cheese-filled treat. Blintzes are originally a Jewish dish from Eastern Europe. The delicate batter is easy to make with common refrigerator and pantry items. After you’re done cooking, add the sweet and tangy cheese filling, and pan-fry in butter. The frying process makes them a little crisp around the outside for a warm dish with an incredible texture.
Ingredients
Blintzes:
- 1 cup flour
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter , melted
- 2 large eggs
Cheese Filling:
- 16 ounces whole milk ricotta
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter , melted
- 1 large egg yolk
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
To Finish:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup fresh berries , like strawberries, blueberries or raspberries
Instructions
Crepes:
- Add flour, sugar, and salt in a small bowl.
- Combine milk, water, melted butter, and eggs in a blender.
- Add the flour mixture to milk mixture, and process until smooth.
- Cover batter; chill for at least 1 hour or as long as overnight.
- Wipe a large skillet with an oiled paper towel or butter wrapper, then heat on medium heat.
- Pour just under ¼ cup batter into the pan; use the bottom of the cup to lightly and quickly spread the batter on the pan in a circle.
- Cook 1 minute, flip and cook for 10-20 seconds until the second side is cooked.
- Place crepe on a towel; cool completely.
- Repeat the procedure with the remaining batter, stirring batter between crepes. Stack crepes between single layers of wax paper to prevent sticking.
Cheese Filling:
- In a large mixing bowl, add the ricotta cheese, butter, egg yolk, sugar, orange zest and vanilla extract, whisking well until combined.
- Add 2 tablespoons of filling to the middle of the crepe and roll it like you would a burrito, folding in the sides then rolling to close.
To Finish:
- Add the butter to your large skillet on medium heat.
- Add the blintzes to the pan and brown on both sides in the butter, cooking about 2 minutes on each side.
- Serve immediately topped with powdered sugar, sour cream and fresh berries.
Nutrition
Serving: 2Crepes | Calories: 460kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 177mg | Sodium: 210mg | Potassium: 226mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 1013IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 249mg | Iron: 2mg
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