Cheese Blintzes

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Servings: 5 Difficulty: Advanced
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Delicate crepes filled with sweetened cottage cheese and pan-fried until golden
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Cheese Blintzes

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 5 Calories: 411.8

Description

These classic Cheese Blintzes are a comforting and elegant dessert that strikes the perfect balance between creamy, sweet filling and delicate, tender crepes. Made with a simple batter of eggs, milk, and flour, the thin wrappers are filled with a rich mixture of cottage cheese, sugar, cinnamon, and egg yolk. Once folded and shallow-fried in peanut oil until crisp and golden brown, they offer a delightful contrast in textures. This dish is wonderfully versatile, suitable for a lazy weekend brunch or a special holiday dinner. Serve them warm with a dollop of sour cream, a drizzle of jam, or a dusting of powdered sugar for an unforgettable treat that brings a touch of home-style tradition to your table.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, beat one egg slightly until just combined.
  2. Add the milk, 1 teaspoon of salt, and the peanut oil to the beaten egg.
  3. Whisk the wet ingredients together until smooth and well-blended.
  4. Gradually whisk in the unsifted flour until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
  5. Heat a 6-inch skillet over medium-low heat and lightly oil the surface.
  6. Pour approximately 2 tablespoons of batter into the hot skillet, tilting to spread it into a thin circle.
  7. Cook the crepe for about 1 minute, or until the edges lift and the bottom is lightly golden.
  8. Carefully flip the crepe using a spatula and cook the other side briefly until set.
  9. Transfer the cooked crepe to a plate and repeat with the remaining batter to make 8-10 crepes.
  10. In a separate bowl, combine the cottage cheese, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, sugar, cinnamon, and the second egg.
  11. Mix the filling ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
  12. Place about 2 tablespoons of the cheese filling in the center of each warm crepe.
  13. Fold the sides of the crepe inward over the filling, then roll up tightly to form a cylinder.
  14. Heat a thin layer of oil in a clean skillet over medium heat (approx 375&# 194;°F (191ðC)).
  15. Shallow fry the filled blintzes seam-side down until golden brown and crisp on all sides, about 2-3 minutes total.
  16. Drain on paper towels and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 5

Amount Per Serving
Calories 411.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.9g14%
Saturated Fat 2.9g15%
Cholesterol 190.7mg64%
Sodium 6258.5mg261%
Total Carbohydrate 65.1g22%
Dietary Fiber 1.8g8%
Sugars 19.3g
Protein 16.9g34%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: blintzes, crepes, cottage cheese, dessert, pancakes, breakfast, brunch, vegetarian, fried, creamy, comfort food, east european, pastry, easy dessert
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