Blintzes with Cheese Filling

Delightful Blintzes with Cheese Filling: A Step-by-Step Guide

There’s something truly special about the delicate, crepe-like blintzes filled with creamy, sweetened cheese and topped with your favorite garnishes. Whether you’re making these for a special breakfast, brunch, or dessert, they are sure to impress. Let’s dive into how to make these delectable treats.

Ingredients

For the Blintzes:

• 1 1/4 cups milk 🥛
• 1 cup all-purpose flour 🌾
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar 🍚
• Pinch of salt 🧂
• 4 large eggs 🥚🥚🥚🥚
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🌼
• 3 tablespoons butter, softened (plus more for toasting) 🧈

For the Cheese Filling:

• 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 🌼

Topping Ideas:

• Berry sauce (recipe in notes) 🍓
• Fresh berries 🍓🫐
• Powdered sugar 🍚
• Lemon zest 🍋
• Mint 🌿
• Whipped cream 🍦
• Applesauce 🍏
• Syrup 🍁

Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Cheese Filling:
Begin by preparing the creamy cheese filling. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, egg yolk, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until smooth and creamy. Place the bowl in the freezer to chill while you prepare the blintzes. ❄️

2️⃣ Make the Batter:
In a blender, add the milk, flour, granulated sugar, eggs, softened butter, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Blend until the mixture is smooth and lump-free. The batter should have a thin consistency, perfect for making the delicate blintzes. 🍶

3️⃣ Cook the Blintzes:
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, pour approximately 1/4 cup of batter into the skillet. Swirl the pan in a circular motion to spread the batter into a thin, even layer. Cook for about 1-2 minutes, until the bottom is lightly golden. Flip and cook the other side for an additional minute. Remove the blintz from the pan and keep it warm. Repeat this process with the remaining batter. 🔄

4️⃣ Add the Filling:
Take each cooked blintz and place a generous spoonful of the chilled cheese filling about 1 inch from the bottom edge. Fold the sides of the blintz inwards, then roll it up tightly like a burrito. Continue this process with all the blintzes. 🌯

5️⃣ Pan Fry the Blintzes:
In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter along with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil (or coconut oil) over medium heat. Once the butter is hot and sizzling, carefully place the blintzes seam-side down into the skillet. Pan-fry the blintzes for 1-2 minutes on each side, until they are golden brown and crisp all over. 🥞

6️⃣ Serve:
Now comes the fun part—topping your blintzes! Serve them warm with your choice of toppings. Whether you prefer a berry sauce, fresh berries, a dusting of powdered sugar, a sprinkle of lemon zest, fresh mint, a dollop of whipped cream, applesauce, or a drizzle of syrup, these blintzes are sure to be a hit. Enjoy! 🍓🍋🌿🍦

Quick Recipe Notes:

• Berry Sauce Recipe: Combine 1 cup of mixed berries, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until the berries break down and the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
• Storage Tip: Blintzes can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days or frozen for longer storage. Reheat them in a pan until warmed through.

Recipe Summary:

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cooking Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 40 minutes
• Calories: 350 Kcal
• Servings: 4 servings

Blintzes with cheese filling are the perfect treat for any occasion. With their tender crepes, creamy filling, and endless topping possibilities, they’re bound to become a favorite in your household. Happy cooking!

Blintzes with Cheese Filling

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• Author: Dulcia
• Total Time: 40 min
• Yield: 4 1x

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Ingredients

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For the Blintzes:

1 1/4 cups milk 🥛
1 cup all-purpose flour 🌾
1/4 cup granulated sugar 🍚
Pinch of salt 🧂
4 large eggs 🥚🥚🥚🥚
1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🌼
3 tablespoons butter, softened (plus more for toasting) 🧈
For the Cheese Filling:

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 🌼
Topping Ideas:

Berry sauce (recipe in notes) 🍓
Fresh berries 🍓🫐
Powdered sugar 🍚
Lemon zest 🍋
Mint 🌿
Whipped cream 🍦
Applesauce 🍏
Syrup 🍁

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Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Cheese Filling: Combine ricotta cheese, cream cheese, granulated sugar, egg yolk, lemon juice, and vanilla extract in a bowl. Mix until smooth. Place the bowl in the freezer to chill while you cook the blintzes. ❄️

2️⃣ Make the Batter: Add milk, flour, granulated sugar, eggs, butter, vanilla extract, and salt to a blender. Blend until smooth. 🍶

3️⃣ Cook the Blintzes: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Pour roughly 1/4 cup of batter into the pan, swirling in a circular motion to form a thin circle. Cook until lightly golden on the bottom, then flip and cook the other side. Remove to a plate and keep warm. Repeat with the remaining batter. 🔄

4️⃣ Add the Filling: Place a big spoonful of the chilled cheese filling onto each pancake, about 1 inch from the bottom. Fold both sides in, then roll up like a burrito. Repeat with the remaining blintzes. 🌯

5️⃣ Pan Fry the Blintzes: Melt 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil (or coconut oil) in a pan over medium heat. Once hot, work in batches to toast the blintzes seam-side down. Cook for 1-2 minutes on each side, until golden brown all over. 🥞

6️⃣ Serve: Serve the blintzes with your desired toppings such as berry sauce, fresh berries, powdered sugar, lemon zest, mint, whipped cream, applesauce, or syrup. Enjoy! 🍓🍋🌿🍦

• Prep Time: 20 min
• Cook Time: 20 min

Nutrition

• Calories: 350 Kcal