Sweet Cheese Blintzes
- 30m Prep Time
- 10m Cook Time
- 40m Ready In
12 blintzes The classic accompaniment to sweet cheese blintzes is poached sour cherries. Also delicious are mixed fresh berries, a warm Dried Fruit Compote or Applesauce. Cheese blintzes can be made with either small-curd cottage cheese or farmer cheese. If using cottage cheese, first drain it for 1 hour in a sieve set over a bowl.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound small-curd cottage cheese, drained, or farmer cheese
- 3 ounces cream cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ teaspoon salt
- (Finely grated zest of 1 orange)
- (½ cup raisins)
- 3 tablespoons butter
Let's Prepare
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- 1 12 Blintzes
- 1 pound small-curd cottage cheese, drained, or farmer cheese
- 3 ounces cream cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ teaspoon salt
- (Finely grated zest of 1 orange)
- (½ cup raisins)
- 3 tablespoons butter
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Prepare: 12 Blintzes
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Step 2.
Combine in a food processor and process until smooth: 1 pound small-curd cottage cheese, drained, or farmer cheese; 3 ounces cream cheese; 2 large eggs; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla; ½ teaspoon salt; (Finely grated zest of 1 orange)
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Step 3.
Transfer to a medium bowl and stir in, if desired: (½ cup raisins)
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Step 4.
Spoon 3 tablespoons of the filling onto the center of the pale side of a blintz. Fold the two sides in to cover the filling, then fold the bottom up. Starting at the folded bottom, roll the blintz up to form a rectangular package. Continue with the remaining blintzes and filling. (The filled blintzes can be wrapped airtight and frozen for up to 1 month. Thaw in the refrigerator.) Melt in a large skillet, preferably nonstick, over medium heat until the bubbles have subsided: 3 tablespoons butter
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Step 5.
Add the blintzes to the skillet, seam side down, and cook, turning once, until golden brown on both sides. Serve immediately.