Sweet Cheese Blintzes

Sweet Cheese Blintzes are delicate, thin pancakes filled with a rich, sweet cheese mixture, pan-fried to golden perfection. This delightful dish is perfect for a cozy breakfast or brunch, offering a comforting combination of flavors and textures.

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 1 cup (125g)
• Eggs - 2 large
• Milk - 1 cup (240ml)
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
• Cottage cheese - 1 cup (240g)
• Cream cheese - 1/2 cup (120g)
• Sugar - 1/4 cup (50g)
• Lemon zest - 1 teaspoon
• Butter - for frying
• Powdered sugar - for serving
• Fresh berries - for serving (optional)

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth to create the batter for the blintzes.
2. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add a small amount of butter to coat the pan.
3. Pour a ladleful of batter into the skillet, swirling to coat the bottom evenly. Cook for about 1-2 minutes until the edges start to lift and the bottom is lightly golden. Flip and cook for an additional minute. Remove and set aside. Repeat until all batter is used.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the cottage cheese, cream cheese, sugar, and lemon zest, mixing until smooth and creamy to create the filling.
5. Take one blintz, place a generous spoonful of the cheese mixture in the center, fold the sides over, and then roll it up tightly.
6. In the same skillet, add a bit more butter and place the filled blintzes seam-side down. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown and crispy.
7. Serve warm, dusted with powdered sugar and topped with fresh berries if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 400
• Protein: 16 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 10 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 120 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 9 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Good source of protein from the cheese filling.
• Provides calcium and essential vitamins from dairy ingredients.

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