Description
Delicate Polish blintzes cradle a creamy cheese center, offering a luxurious culinary journey through Eastern European tradition. Crisp golden edges and silky smooth filling invite you to savor each delightful bite of this classic comfort dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cheese filling
- 1 blintzes
Dairy and Cream:
- 1 whipped cream
- 1 cup applesauce
Toppings and Garnishes:
- 2 cups fresh berries
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon (4.9 milliliters) lemon zest
- 1 sprig mint
- 1 berry sauce
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) syrup
Instructions
- Craft a velvety cheese mixture by blending ricotta, cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, lemon juice, and vanilla until silky. Chill the filling in the freezer to firm up its consistency.
- Generate a delicate batter using a blender, thoroughly combining milk, flour, sugar, eggs, butter, vanilla, and salt until achieving a glossy, lump-free texture.
- Warm a non-stick skillet on medium heat. Pour a thin layer of batter, rotating the pan to create a delicate, uniform crepe-like pancake. Cook until edges turn golden, then gently flip to brown the opposite side. Transfer each completed pancake to a warm plate.
- Position a generous dollop of chilled cheese filling near the bottom edge of each pancake. Carefully fold the sides inward, then roll into a compact parcel, ensuring the filling remains securely enclosed.
- In a separate skillet, melt butter and oil together. Carefully place the rolled blintzes seam-side down, toasting each side until achieving a rich, golden-brown exterior.
- Elevate the presentation by garnishing with an array of complementary toppings: vibrant berry compote, fresh seasonal berries, delicate powdered sugar, bright lemon zest, fragrant mint leaves, cloud-like whipped cream, traditional applesauce, or warm maple syrup.
Notes
- Chill the cheese filling beforehand to create a firmer, more manageable texture that prevents spreading during rolling.
- Use a non-stick skillet or well-seasoned pan to ensure smooth blintz pancake creation without sticking or tearing.
- Keep blintzes uniformly sized by using a 1/4 cup measuring tool when pouring batter for consistent cooking and appearance.
- Seal blintzes tightly when folding to prevent filling from leaking during the final frying process.
- Maintain medium heat during cooking to achieve golden-brown exterior without burning the delicate pancake or filling.
- Experiment with various toppings like fruit compotes, honey, or savory options to personalize your blintzes experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Jewish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg