Cheese Blintzes
Delightful thin crepes filled with a creamy cheese blend, pan-fried to golden perfection. Perfect for brunch or dessert.
Ingredients
Crepe Batter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Cheese Filling
- 16 ounces farmer cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (for filling)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest (optional) For fresh aromatic flavor
Serving Ingredients
- Sour cream For serving
- Fruit preserves (strawberry, raspberry, or blueberry) For serving
- Powdered sugar For dusting
- Melted butter For drizzling
Instructions
Prepare the Crepe Batter
- Whisk together 1 cup of flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1 tablespoon sugar in a mixing bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups milk and 2 eggs until smooth.
- Combine dry and wet ingredients, ensuring no lumps, then stir in 2 tablespoons of melted butter.
- Cover and refrigerate the batter for 30 minutes.
Cook the Crepes
- Heat a greased skillet over medium-low heat.
- Pour 1/4 cup of batter into the skillet, swirling to coat the bottom.
- Cook until edges lift and surface is set with a golden color (1-2 minutes).
- Flip and cook for another 30 seconds, then remove and layer with parchment paper.
- Repeat until all batter is used.
Prepare the Cheese Filling
- In a mixing bowl, combine 16 ounces of farmer cheese and 4 ounces of cream cheese, blending until smooth.
- Add 1/2 cup sugar, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest, mixing until well combined.
Fill and Roll the Crepes
- Take one crepe, place a spoonful of cheese filling in the center, fold sides inward, and roll up.
- Seal the filling and place seam side down in a greased skillet.
- Repeat with the remaining crepes and filling.
Cook the Blintzes
- Arrange filled blintzes in the pan over medium heat.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
Serve
- Drizzle warm melted butter over the blintzes and serve with sour cream.
- Add fruit preserves and a dusting of powdered sugar.
Notes
Resting the batter improves texture. Monitor cooking temperature for even cooking. Variations can include different cheese types or additional flavors.