Blintz souffle II is a delectable American breakfast dish that combines the flavors of blintzes and souffles. This dish consists of a creamy and custardy filling enveloped in delicate crepes. The blintz souffle II is baked to perfection, resulting in a light and fluffy texture. It is often served with a dusting of powdered sugar and a dollop of sour cream or fruit preserves. Prepare this scrumptious dish in just 45 minutes and delight your taste buds with its sweet and tangy flavors.
Ingredients
- Eggs
- Sour cream
- Cottage cheese
- Lemon zest
- Sugar
- Vanilla extract
- All-purpose flour
- Baking powder
- Butter
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Sour cream or fruit preserves (for serving)
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 6 eggs, 1 cup of sour cream, 1 cup of cottage cheese, 1 teaspoon of lemon zest, 1/4 cup of sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, sift 1 cup of all-purpose flour and 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until well combined.
- Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter. Pour half of the batter into the prepared dish and spread it evenly.
- Next, prepare the blintzes. In a non-stick skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Pour 1/4 cup of batter into the skillet and swirl it around to coat the bottom. Cook the crepe for about 2 minutes until lightly golden, then flip and cook for another minute. Repeat with the remaining batter to make 12 blintzes.
- Place a blintz on top of the batter in the baking dish. Repeat until you have a layer of blintzes. Pour the remaining batter over the blintzes, spreading it evenly.
- Bake the blintz souffle II in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes until puffed and golden brown on top.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Dust the blintz souffle II with powdered sugar.
- Serve the blintz souffle II warm with a dollop of sour cream or fruit preserves on the side.
- Enjoy this delicious blintz souffle II as a delightful breakfast treat!
Interesting Facts
Blintzes, traditionally a Jewish dish, are thin pancakes folded around various fillings.
Sour cream is a popular topping for blintzes as it adds tanginess to the dish.
The addition of cottage cheese in the filling gives the blintz souffle II a creamy and rich texture.
The lemon zest adds a refreshing citrus flavor to complement the sweet and tart flavors of the dish.