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Cheese Blintzes

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Thin, golden crepes filled with sweet, creamy cheese. A classic you'll want to make every week.

by Gitta Bixenspanner

Food 4 Thought

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Variation: blintzes can be filled with just about anything. Some members of my family like their blintzes filled with mashed potatoes, while others like it filled with cherry pie filling. Take your pick and enjoy it any which way you please!

IngredientsInstructions

Ingredients

Servings

3 large eggs
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup all-purpose flour or whole wheat pastry flour
1 Tbs sugar
2 Tbs oil
1 1/2 cups farmer cheese
1 cup cottage cheese
2 Tbs yogurt
1/4 cup maple syrup or honey or to taste
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

Nutritional Facts

Nutrition Facts

Cheese Blintzes

Amount per Serving

Calories

167

% Daily Value*

Fat

8

g

12

%

Saturated Fat

3

g

19

%

Trans Fat

0.02

g

Polyunsaturated Fat

1

g

Monounsaturated Fat

3

g

Cholesterol

66

mg

22

%

Sodium

253

mg

11

%

Potassium

82

mg

2

%

Carbohydrates

13

g

4

%

Fiber

0.3

g

1

%

Sugar

7

g

8

%

Protein

10

g

20

%

Vitamin A

115

IU

2

%

Vitamin C

0.03

mg

0

%

Calcium

62

mg

6

%

Iron

1

mg

6

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Instructions

In a blender, blend the batter ingredients (eggs, water, milk, baking powder, flour, sugar, and oil) and let the mixture stand for 30 minutes.
In an 8-inch non-stick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of oil over moderately high heat.
Pour in enough batter to just coat the bottom of the skillet, swirling the oil around. Cook undisturbed for 3 minutes, then turn over and cook for another 2 minutes. Transfer the blintz to a plate.
Repeat the process using up the remaining batter.
To make the filling, blend the farmer cheese, cottage cheese, yogurt, maple syrup (or honey), and cinnamon in a food processor until smooth. If necessary, add a little flour to thicken the filling.
Place 3 tablespoons of filling in the center of each blintz. Fold opposite sides of the wrapper over the filling until the sides barely touch. Fold in the ends to completely enclose the filling, forming a packet, and arrange seam-side down.
Serve immediately topped with strawberry yogurt and fresh fruit. Alternatively, place on a baking sheet and bake covered with foil for 5 to 10 minutes until heated through, or refry the blintzes for a crunchy exterior.