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

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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.

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What is Cheese Blintzes?

Delicate crepes filled with sweetened ricotta and pan-fried until golden. A classic Eastern European treat served with sour cream, jam, or fresh berries. This reference files it under Eastern European dessert: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 45 minutes start to finish.

Is there a substitute for ricotta in Cheese Blintzes?

The entry for Cheese Blintzes calls for 2 cups whole-milk ricotta, drained. In its place: Small-curd cottage cheese, drained and blended briefly, works in baked dishes. For dairy-free, blend firm tofu with lemon juice and salt.

Is Cheese Blintzes vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1 1/2 cups whole milk, 2 tbsp unsalted butter (for crepes), melted, 2 cups whole-milk ricotta, drained and 4 oz cream cheese, softened. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan dessert collection.

How many calories are in Cheese Blintzes?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 340 calories, with 14 g protein, 48 g carbohydrate and 18 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 287 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I freeze Cheese Blintzes?

It is not a good candidate. Keep Cheese Blintzes covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days. Chilled and set desserts lose their texture in the freezer.

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