Plenty of Blintzes Recipe - Delicious Homemade Blintzes filled with Cheese and served with Berry Compote

Indulge in the fluffy and creamy goodness of homemade blintzes filled with a delectable cheese filling. These delicate Russian-style pancake wraps are made with a simple batter, cooked to perfection, and then filled with a rich mixture of cheese. Serve them warm with a delightful homemade berry compote for a delightful breakfast or brunch treat. These blintzes are a perfect combination of sweet and savory flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds.

Ingredients

• For the Blintzes:
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 and 1/4 cups milk
• 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
• For the Cheese Filling:
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup cream cheese
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
• For the Berry Compote:
• 2 cups mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and sugar for the blintzes.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and melted butter.
3. Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, whisking until well combined and smooth.
4. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
5. Pour 1/4 cup of the batter onto the skillet and quickly tilt the skillet to spread the batter into a thin circle.
6. Cook for about a minute until the edges start to lift and the bottom is golden brown.
7. Flip the blintz and cook for another 30 seconds on the other side.
8. Transfer the cooked blintz to a plate and repeat with the remaining batter.
9. In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest for the cheese filling.
10. Place about 2 tablespoons of the cheese filling onto the cooked side of each blintz.
11. Fold in the sides and then roll up the blintz tightly.
12. Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt some butter.
13. Place the rolled blintzes, seam side down, onto the skillet and cook for about 2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
14. In a saucepan, combine the mixed berries, sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and water for the berry compote.
15. Cook over medium heat until the berries break down and the mixture thickens.
16. Serve the blintzes warm with a generous drizzle of the berry compote.

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