Description
Cheese Blintzes are a delightful treat that features delicate crepes filled with sweet, creamy ricotta cheese. Perfect for brunch or dessert, these golden delights will impress your guests and evoke fond memories of family gatherings. With a crispy exterior and a luscious filling, every bite is pure bliss. Serve them with fresh fruit or a drizzle of syrup for an extra special touch.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (for cooking)
Instructions
- Whisk together flour, eggs, milk, and salt until smooth; let rest for 30 minutes.
- Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and melt a small pat of butter.
- Pour 1/4 cup batter into the skillet, swirling to coat evenly; cook for 1-2 minutes until edges lift, then flip.
- In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Place 2-3 tablespoons of filling on one edge of each crepe; fold sides and roll tightly.
- Melt more butter in the skillet; fry each blintz seam-side down for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Not specified
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blintz (75g)
- Calories: 184
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg