Classic Cheese Blintzes Recipe

Learn how to make delicious and fluffy cheese blintzes with this classic recipe. Blintzes are thin crepes filled with a creamy cheese filling, folded and then fried until golden. Serve them for breakfast, brunch, or as a dessert topped with fruit compote or powdered sugar. This recipe will yield a batch of mouthwatering blintzes that will impress everyone at your table.

Ingredients

• For the Blintzes:
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Additional butter for frying
• For the Cheese Filling:
• 2 cups cottage cheese
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 large egg
• For the Topping (optional):
• Fruit compote, powdered sugar, or sour cream

Directions

1. In a blender or mixing bowl, combine the flour, milk, eggs, melted butter, and salt. Blend or whisk until smooth and no lumps remain. Let the batter rest for 10 minutes.
2. While the batter is resting, prepare the cheese filling. In a separate bowl, mix together the cottage cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and egg until well combined.
3. Heat a non-stick skillet or crepe pan over medium heat. Brush the pan with a small amount of butter to prevent sticking.
4. Pour about 1/4 cup of the batter into the hot pan, swirling it around to evenly coat the bottom. Cook for about 1 minute or until the edges start to lightly brown. Flip the crepe and cook for an additional 30 seconds. Transfer the cooked crepe to a plate and repeat with the remaining batter.
5. To assemble the blintzes, place a spoonful of the cheese filling in the center of each crepe. Fold the sides over the filling, then fold the bottom up and roll tightly into a cylinder. Place the filled blintzes seam-side down on a baking sheet or plate.
6. In the same skillet used to cook the crepes, melt a tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Carefully place the blintzes seam-side down in the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
7. Serve the cheese blintzes hot, with your choice of topping. They are delicious on their own, but can also be enjoyed with fruit compote, a dusting of powdered sugar, or a dollop of sour cream.

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