Crepes With Cheese Blintz and Fresh Strawberries

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1
Delicious Crepes with Cheese Blintz and Fresh Strawberries recipe for breakfast or brunch
in Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup flour
1 1/2 cups milk
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1 lb low-fat ricotta cheese
1/4 cup sugar or 1/4 cup Splenda sugar substitute
2 cups light sour cream
2 tablespoons sugar or 2 tablespoons Splenda sugar substitute
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
230
Sugar
12g
Fat
8g
Crepes are a popular breakfast dish in France and have made their way into the hearts of people all around the world. The addition of cheese blintz and fresh strawberries in this recipe takes the dish to a whole new level. The difference between a crepe and a blintz is that, while crepes are thin and pliable, blintzes are thicker and filled with cheese.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2.In a large mixing bowl, mix together flour, milk, eggs, vegetable oil, salt, baking powder, vanilla and lemon juice, breaking lumps if any. Beat using an electric mixer or blend it in a blender until the mixture is frothy and smooth.
3.Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Pour 1/4 cup of crepe batter on skillet, cook for 20 seconds and flip over and cook for another 10 seconds. Remove to a plate and repeat with the remaining batter, greasing the skillet when necessary.
4.In a separate mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese and sugar or sugar substitute. Spoon this mixture onto each crepe and top with fresh strawberries. Fold the crepe envelope style and place in a greased baking dish.
5.Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden and heated through.
6.In a separate bowl, mix together sour cream and sugar or sugar substitute. Spoon sour cream mixture over hot crepes and serve immediately.

PROS

These crepes are easy to make, delicious and a perfect breakfast or brunch dish.
The combination of ricotta cheese and fresh strawberries is a match made in heaven.

The crepes can be made ahead of time which makes them a perfect choice when cooking for a crowd.

CONS

The addition of sugar or sugar substitute makes this dish a bit calorie-dense which may not be suitable for diabetics and those on low-calorie diets.

These crepes lack in protein which may not keep you full for long.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Ricotta cheese is an excellent source of protein, calcium and vitamin D, which are important for strong bones.
Strawberries are low in calories and rich in antioxidants which help in reducing inflammation and promoting healthy skin.
The use of low-fat ricotta in the recipe makes this dish healthier as compared to the traditional high-fat cheese blintz recipes.

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