Cheese Blintzes
Indulge in the delicate, melt-in-your-mouth experience of homemade Cheese Blintzes, a perfect fusion of light, airy crepes and a luscious, creamy cheese filling. This classic recipe starts with ultra-thin crepes made effortlessly in a blender, then wraps them around a rich mixture of ricotta, cream cheese, sugar, and fragrant hints of lemon zest and vanilla. Lightly pan-fried to golden perfection, each blintz boasts a crisp exterior that gives way to its decadent, velvety center. Ready in just 45 minutes, these irresistible cheese blintzes are perfect for brunch, dessert, or a comforting snack. Serve them warm, topped with fresh berries or a dusting of powdered sugar for an elegant, flavorful finish! Keywords: cheese blintzes, homemade crepes, ricotta filling, brunch recipes, easy dessert ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Milk
- 3 pieces Eggs
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Ricotta cheese
- 4 ounces Cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
Instructions
In a blender, combine the all-purpose flour, milk, eggs, butter, and salt. Blend until smooth to create the crepe batter. Let it rest for at least 15 minutes.
In a bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, cream cheese, sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla extract to prepare the cheese filling. Set aside.
Heat a small non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly grease it with a little butter or oil.
Pour about 1/4 cup of the crepe batter into the skillet, tilting the pan to spread the batter evenly over the entire surface.
Cook the crepe for about 1-2 minutes until the edges start to lift and the bottom is lightly golden. Flip and cook for another 30 seconds.
Transfer the cooked crepe to a plate. Repeat with the remaining batter, stacking the crepes as they finish.
Place a crepe on a clean surface or plate. Spoon approximately 2 tablespoons of the cheese filling along the bottom third of the crepe.
Fold the sides of the crepe over the filling, then roll from the bottom to create a blintz.
Heat vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Place each blintz seam-side down in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until lightly browned and heated through.
Serve the cheese blintzes warm, optionally garnished with fresh berries or a sprinkle of powdered sugar.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
275 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.1 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.9 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 112 mg | 37% | |
| Sodium | 194 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.4 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.4 g | ||
| Protein | 9.4 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 127 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 129 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
