Mom’s Cheese Blintzes
📜 Collection: JC | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Breakfast A classic recipe for homemade cheese blintzes, featuring delicate crepes filled with a simple dry cottage cheese mixture. Fry them in butter until golden brown and serve immediately.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 mins | 20 mins | None | 12-15 blintzes |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Cheesecloth or fine-mesh sieve
- Mixing bowls
- Wire whisk
- Frying pan or crepe pan
- Skillet
Ingredients
For the Cheese Filling
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (16 oz) package | Cottage Cheese | Dry, drained |
| 1 | Egg | Large |
| 2 tablespoons | Butter | Melted |
| 1/2 teaspoon | Salt | None |
For the Crepes (Dough)
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Eggs | Beaten |
| 1/2 cup+ | Water | Plus more if needed |
| 1/2 cup | All-Purpose Flour | None |
| 1 pinch | Salt | None |
| As needed | Butter | For frying |
Instructions
Step 1: Make the Filling and Batter
- Place the 1 (16 oz) package dry Cottage Cheese in a cheesecloth or fine-mesh sieve and press to remove any excess liquid.
- In a bowl, mix the squeezed cheese, 1 Egg, 2 tablespoons Butter, and 1/2 teaspoon Salt until very well combined. Set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk together the 2 Eggs, 1/2 cup+ Water, 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour, and 1 pinch Salt until you have the consistency of a thin paste.
Step 2: Cook the Crepes
- Heat a lightly buttered frying pan or crepe pan over medium heat.
- Stir the batter, then pour about 1/4 cup into the hot pan, swirling to create a thin, round crepe.
- Cook for 1-2 minutes until the top appears dry and the bottom is lightly browned (crepes are traditionally only cooked on one side).
- Remove the crepe from the pan and stack on a plate. Repeat with the remaining batter, stirring the batter and re-buttering the pan for each crepe.
Step 3: Assemble and Fry
- Place a cooked crepe on a flat surface, cooked side up. Place about 1 tablespoon of the cheese filling near one edge.
- Fold in the sides, then roll up tightly like a small burrito.
- In a clean skillet, melt additional Butter over medium heat. Fry the completed blintzes on both sides until golden brown and the filling is hot. Serve immediately.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Unfried assembled blintzes can be layered with parchment paper and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days or frozen for up to 1 month.
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