Cheese Blintzes

Name: Cheese Blintzes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Eastern European
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 large eggs; 1 1/2 cups whole milk; 2 tbsp unsalted butter (for crepes), melted; 1/4 tsp salt; 2 cups whole-milk ricotta, drained; 4 oz cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 large egg yolk; 4 tbsp unsalted butter (for frying)

Delicate crepes filled with sweetened ricotta and pan-fried until golden. A classic Eastern European treat served with sour cream, jam, or fresh berries.

45 minMediumServes 4340 cal/serving

Eastern EuropeanDessertStovetopVegetarianNut-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-Free

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups whole milk
2 tbsp unsalted butter (for crepes), melted
1/4 tsp salt
2 cups whole-milk ricotta, drained
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 large egg yolk
4 tbsp unsalted butter (for frying)

Instructions

1

Make the crepe batter: blend 1 cup all-purpose flour, 2 large eggs, 1 1/2 cups whole milk, 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter (for crepes), and 1/4 tsp salt until smooth. Let rest 10 minutes.
2

Cook thin crepes in a lightly buttered 8-inch pan over medium heat for about 1-2 minutes until just set on top - cook one side only. Slide onto a plate cooked-side up. Repeat and let cool.
3

Make the filling: mix 2 cups drained whole-milk ricotta, 4 oz softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1 large egg yolk together until smooth.
4

Place a crepe on a flat surface. Spoon about 3 tablespoons of filling near the bottom edge. Fold the sides in, then roll up from the bottom to form a neat rectangular parcel. Repeat with remaining crepes.
5

Melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter (for frying) in a large skillet over medium heat. Add blintzes seam-side down. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
6

Serve hot with sour cream, jam, or fresh berries.

Questions

Can I make Cheese Blintzes dairy-free?

Not cleanly. Here the dairy (1 1/2 cups whole milk, 2 tbsp unsalted butter (for crepes), melted, 2 cups whole-milk ricotta, drained, 4 oz cream cheese, softened, 4 tbsp unsalted butter (for frying)) is the backbone of the dish, and plant-based substitutes change both its texture and its flavor. If you need strictly dairy-free, start from the dairy-free dessert collection instead.

Can I make Cheese Blintzes gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1 cup all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Cheese Blintzes keep?

Keep it covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days.

Can I halve or double Cheese Blintzes?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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