Cheese Blintz

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Ingredients

12 servings
  • Wrappers
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
  • 1 cup milk (fat level shouldn’t matter, but I use whole)
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (I swap 1/3 to 1/2 regularly with whole wheat, and did so here)
  • Few pinches of salt
  • Filling
  • 2 cups farmer’s cheese, quark, a thicker cottage cheese or ricotta
  • 6 tablespoons sour cream, mascarpone, creme fraiche or softened cream cheese
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (or more to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (if desired)
  • Few gratings fresh lemon zest (if desired)
  • 2 large egg yolks or 1 large egg (optional, see Note up top)
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Chef’s notes

You can use these blintz right away, or refrigerate them for up to 2 days or freeze them between layers of waxed paper for up to 2 months.
Favorite toppings include Sour Cherry Compote, Strawberry-Rhubarb Compote, Strawberry Coulis, or Blackberry Sauce.
The recipe is flexible and can be adjusted to taste, with options for different types of cheese or additional flavorings.
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