Cheese Blintzes with Sweet Cream Filling

1 HOURS | Moderate | 8 Blintzes

Nutrition per serving:

270 Cals, 8g Protein, 20g Carbs, 14g Fat, 6g Sugar

Ingredients

The Crepes

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• 3 eggs
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• Butter or oil for frying

The Filling

• 1 cup farmer cheese or ricotta
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Optional: 1 egg yolk for richness

Instructions

Make the Crepes

1. Blend all crepe ingredients in a blender until smooth.
2. Let the batter rest for 20–30 minutes (optional, for tender crepes).
3. Heat a lightly greased nonstick pan over medium heat.
4. Pour ~¼ cup batter into the pan and swirl to coat the bottom.
5. Cook until edges lift and bottom is golden (1–2 minutes), flip and cook the other side briefly.
6. Stack crepes on a towel or plate

Prepare the Filling and Assemble Blintzes

1. Mix all filling ingredients in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
2. Place ~2 tbsp filling near the bottom of a crepe.
3. Fold in sides, then roll like a burrito.

Pan-Fry the Blintzes

1. Heat butter or oil in a pan over medium heat.
2. Fry the blintzes seam-side down until golden and crisp (2–3 minutes per side).

Serve

Serve warm with your favorite berry compote or sour cream.

These traditional Ashkenazi-style blintzes feature delicate crepes filled with a sweet, creamy cheese mixture. They’re pan-fried until golden and served with sour cream or a fruit compote for a comforting, rich finish.