Kaese-Blintzes-Rolled-Cheese-Pancakes
Description
These Kaese Blintzes are a classic comfort food, featuring paper-thin crepes wrapped around a creamy, slightly sweet cheese filling. The combination of cottage cheese and pot cheese creates a texture that is both light and substantial, offering a satisfying contrast to the crisp, buttery exterior. Perfect for a leisurely weekend brunch or a hearty breakfast, these rolled pancakes deliver authentic home-style flavor without complicated techniques. They are naturally vegetarian and can be easily adapted for diabetic-friendly diets by adjusting the sugar. Serve them warm with a dollop of plain yogurt for a tangy finish that balances the richness of the cheese.Ingredients
Directions
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In a medium bowl, beat the cottage cheese, pot cheese, 1 egg, and sugar (if using) together until smooth and well combined to form the filling. Set aside.
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In a separate large bowl, whisk together the flour, milk, and remaining 3 eggs until you achieve a smooth, thin batter with no lumps.
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Heat a 6- or 8-inch skillet over medium heat and lightly coat with vegetable oil.
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Pour 2 to 3 tablespoons of batter into the skillet, tilting the pan to spread the batter evenly into a thin circle.
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Cook the crepe for about 1-2 minutes, or until the edges lift and the bottom is lightly browned.
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Remove the crepe from the pan and place it on a lightly oiled plate with the browned side up. Repeat with the remaining batter.
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Spoon 1 tablespoon of the cheese filling onto the center of each crepe.
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Fold the edge with the filling toward the center, fold in the sides, and roll up to create a sealed pouch.
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Melt the margarine in a skillet over medium heat.
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Fry the filled blintzes in batches until golden brown on all sides, turning carefully with a spatula.
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Transfer cooked blintzes to a serving plate and serve warm 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.
Note
The batter should be quite thin, similar to crepe batter. If it is too thick, add a splash more milk.
For a richer flavor, substitute the margarine with unsalted butter when frying the blintzes.
Blintzes can be prepared ahead of time. Assemble them and refrigerate, then fry just before serving.
If you cannot find pot cheese, low-fat ricotta is an excellent substitute for the filling.
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