Chef John’s Cheese Blintzes

May 14, 2023May 14, 20230 3
Enjoy a rich and creamy blintz filled with delicious cheese
in Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

Batter :
3 large eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1/4 cup cold water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon white sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling :
1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese , strained if wet
1/2 cup cream cheese
1 lemon , zested
1 large egg
2 tablespoons confectioners ' sugar
1 pinch salt
1 tablespoon butter , or as needed
1 tablespoon confectioners ' sugar , or as needed for dusting

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
378
Sugar
8g
Fat
23g
Cheese blintzes are a type of pancake-like dessert or main course consisting of filling made of cheese mixture filled in a thin crepe and rolled up like burritos. Originating from Jewish cuisine, cheese blintzes have become a breakfast favorite for many people and are eaten sweet or savoury. In this recipe, the cheese filling is made with simple ingredients such as ricotta cheese, cream cheese, egg, lemon zest, confectioners' sugar, and a hint of salt. The blintzes are topped with a dusting of confectioners' sugar and serve as a perfect dessert or breakfast dish. Follow this step-by-step recipe to prepare the scrumptious Chef John’s Cheese Blintzes which are sure to leave your taste buds singing!

Instructions

1.Beat eggs in a mixing bowl until smooth.
2.Add flour, milk, water, vegetable oil, sugar, salt, and vanilla extract into the egg mixture; whisk until the batter is smooth.
3.Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Pour 1/3 cup batter onto the skillet, swirling it to coat the entire bottom of the skillet; cook until the batter sets and the bottom begins to brown, 1 to 2 minutes.
4.Flip the blintz and cook until the other side is browned, about 30 seconds.
5.Remove the blintz to a plate and repeat with remaining batter.
6.Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
7.Mix ricotta cheese, cream cheese, lemon zest, egg, 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, and salt together in a bowl.
8.Lay each blintz on a work surface with the cooked side facing down.
9.Place a tbsp of cheese filling at one end of each blintz. Roll the filled end up like a burrito.
10.Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Place blintzes in skillet; cook until browned on all sides, about 2 minutes per side.
11.Transfer blintzes to a baking dish.
12.Bake for 12 minutes.
13.Dust blintzes with confectioners' sugar and serve.

PROS

Cheese Blintzes are an excellent source of protein, low in carbs, and high in calcium.

CONS

High in cholesterol, requires multiple steps to prepare.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Cheese Blintzes are an excellent source of protein and calcium which are beneficial for the bones, muscles and teeth. Calcium is also an excellent nutrient for maintaining a healthy blood pressure level. However, they are high in cholesterol which can increase the risk of heart disease and other similar conditions.

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