Classic Cheese Blintzes

Delight your taste buds with these Classic Cheese Blintzes, a timeless dish combining delicate, paper-thin crepes with a rich and creamy cheese filling. This recipe starts with a smooth homemade batter, perfect for creating golden, tender crepes that are easy to work with. The luscious filling is a dreamy blend of ricotta and cream cheese, lightly sweetened and infused with fragrant vanilla. Once stuffed, these blintzes are pan-fried to golden perfection, offering a crisp and buttery exterior that contrasts beautifully with the soft, creamy center. Ideal for brunch, dessert, or a special breakfast, serve these indulgent cheese blintzes warm, topped with fresh fruit, tangy sour cream, or a sprinkle of powdered sugar for an elegant and satisfying treat. Perfect for cheese lovers and crepe enthusiasts alike, this recipe is a must-try!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• 0.5 cup water
• 4 units large eggs
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons butter for frying

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, milk, water, eggs, melted butter, and salt until smooth to make the batter. It should have a consistency slightly thinner than heavy cream. Let the batter rest for 15-30 minutes.

Step 2

While the batter is resting, prepare the cheese filling. In a separate bowl, combine ricotta cheese, cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.

Step 3

Heat a non-stick skillet or crepe pan over medium heat and lightly grease with butter.

Step 4

Pour about 3 tablespoons of the batter into the skillet and swirl to evenly coat the bottom. Cook for about 1-2 minutes until the edges start to lift and the underside turns golden. Flip and cook for another 15 seconds. Remove from the skillet and place on a plate. Repeat the process with the remaining batter, adding more butter to the skillet as needed.

Step 5

Once all crepes are cooked, place a spoonful of the cheese filling in the center of each crepe. Fold over the sides and then roll up to enclose the filling.

Step 6

In the same skillet, melt remaining butter over medium heat. Place filled blintzes seam side down and cook for about 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and heated through.

Step 7

Serve warm, optionally topping with fresh fruit, sour cream or a dusting of powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1143.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2167.5

Total Fat 138.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 79.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 1167.2mg	0%
Sodium 1591.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 166.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.3g	0%
Total Sugars 54.9g
Protein 80.1g	0%

Vitamin D 281.4IU	0%
Calcium 1576.4mg	0%
Iron 10.6mg	0%
Potassium 1167.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.8%

Protein: 14.4%

Carbs: 29.9%