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
- 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.
- 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.
- Heat a non-stick skillet or crepe pan over medium heat. Brush the pan with a small amount of butter to prevent sticking.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
