Description
Warm, golden crepes filled with a creamy, sweet cheese center—these cheese blintzes are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Fry until crisp and top with fruit, powdered sugar, or sour cream.
Ingredients
2 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
Pinch of salt
Butter, for cooking
1 cup farmer’s cheese (or ricotta, well-drained)
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg yolk
Optional: zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
1. In a bowl, whisk eggs and milk together. Gradually add flour and salt, whisking until smooth. Let batter rest for 20–30 minutes.
2. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and brush lightly with butter. Pour about 1/4 cup batter and swirl to coat. Cook 1–2 minutes per side.
3. Repeat with remaining batter, stacking crepes with parchment between each.
4. In a separate bowl, mix farmer’s cheese, sugar, vanilla, egg yolk, and lemon zest if using.
5. Place a crepe on a surface, cooked side down. Spoon 2 tablespoons filling near bottom edge. Fold sides in, roll up to seal.
6. Heat butter in skillet. Cook blintzes seam-side down until golden brown on both sides, about 2–3 minutes per side.
7. Serve warm with toppings like fruit, sour cream, or powdered sugar.
Notes
To freeze: lay assembled (unfried) blintzes on a baking sheet, freeze until firm, then store in a freezer bag.
To reheat: fry from frozen or bake at 350°F (175°C) until heated through.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast