Cheese blintzes recipe: 60 photos
Cheese Blintzes
Cheese Blintzes - How to Make Cheese Blintzes with Fresh Berries - Brunch Special!
Cheese Blintzes - How to Make Cheese Blintzes with
FAQ
Blintzes vs Crepes. The main difference is crepes are only cooked once, and be be served plain, without filings. Blintzes, are always served filled, usually with a cheese mixture, and are cooked twice; once when made, and again after they are filled and pan fried.
- 3 ounces (85g) cream cheese.
- 2 cups (425g) ricotta cheese.
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten.
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest or 1/4 teaspoon lemon oil.
- 2 teaspoons King Arthur Pure Vanilla Extract.
- 1/4 teaspoon table salt.
- 3 tablespoons (35g) granulated sugar.
The Origin of the Blintz. The Slavic translation is “pancake” since it resembles a pancake. Traditional fillings include sweetened cheese with raisins. According to historical Jewish customs, blintzes are served as part of a celebration after fasting for 24 hours prior for Yom Kippur.
Blintz
Traditional cheese blintzes topped with blackberry compote | |
---|---|
Alternative names | Blintzes |
Created by | Ashkenazi Jewish community of Central and Eastern Europe |
Serving temperature | Hot, traditionally with sour cream or fruit compote |
With humble roots the blintz probably originated in Poland and spread out. Blintz pancakes are called blini in Russian and blintse in Yiddish.