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Kaese Blintzes – (Rolled Cheese Pancakes)

Kaese Blintzes - (Rolled Cheese Pancakes recipe image
These Kaese Blintzes are a comforting classic, featuring delicate, thin crepes filled with a rich mixture of cottage and pot cheese. The filling is sweetened slightly and bound with egg, creating a soft, tangy contrast to the lightly browned, buttery exterior. Ideal for a leisurely weekend brunch or a hearty weekday breakfast, these rolled pancakes are easy to assemble and delicious served warm. They pair beautifully with a dollop of plain lowfat yogurt or a drizzle of jam. Simple ingredients come together to create a dish that feels homemade and indulgent without being overly complicated.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6
Calories: 176.0
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
These Kaese Blintzes are a comforting classic, featuring delicate, thin crepes filled with a rich mixture of cottage and pot cheese. The filling is sweetened slightly and bound with egg, creating a soft, tangy contrast to the lightly browned, buttery exterior. Ideal for a leisurely weekend brunch or a hearty weekday breakfast, these rolled pancakes are easy to assemble and delicious served warm. They pair beautifully with a dollop of plain lowfat yogurt or a drizzle of jam. Simple ingredients come together to create a dish that feels homemade and indulgent without being overly complicated.
Ingredients
  • 1 cup Dry Cottage Cheese
  • 1 cup Pot Cheese -or- Lowfat
  • 1 egg Large Egg (for filling)
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Lowfat Milk
  • 3 eggs Large Eggs (for batter)
  • 2 tablespoons Margarine or Butter
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
  • 1 cup Plain Lowfat Yogurt (for serving)
Directions
  1. 1
    In a medium bowl, beat the cottage cheese, pot cheese, 1 egg, and sugar together until smooth and well combined to create the filling.
  2. 2
    In a separate large bowl, combine the flour, milk, and 3 eggs.
  3. 3
    Whisk the mixture vigorously until the batter is completely smooth and free of lumps.
  4. 4
    Heat a 6- or 8-inch skillet over medium heat.
  5. 5
    Lightly coat the skillet with vegetable oil using a paper towel.
  6. 6
    Pour 2 to 3 tablespoons of batter into the hot skillet, tilting and swirling the pan to spread the batter into a thin, even circle.
  7. 7
    Cook the crepe for about 1-2 minutes, until the edges lift slightly and the surface looks set.
  8. 8
    Carefully remove the crepe from the pan and place it on a lightly oiled plate, browned side up.
  9. 9
    Repeat the process with the remaining batter to make all the crepes.
  10. 10
    Spoon 1 tablespoon of the cheese filling onto the center of each crepe.
  11. 11
    Fold the bottom edge over the filling, then fold in the sides, and finally roll up the crepe to form a sealed pouch.
  12. 12
    Melt the margarine in a clean skillet over medium heat.
  13. 13
    Fry the assembled blintzes in the melted margarine until golden brown on all sides, turning carefully with a spatula.
  14. 14
    Serve warm, topped with a dollop of plain lowfat yogurt.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 176.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15.3g24%
Saturated Fat 9.4g47%
Cholesterol 40.4mg14%
Sodium 274.0mg12%
Total Carbohydrate 2.6g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 1.8g
Protein 6.8g14%

* 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, breakfast, cheese, cottage, crepes, dairy, frying, kaese, pot cheese, rolled, vegetarian, brunch, pancakes, yogurt
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