Cherry Cheese Blintzes Recipe

Name: Cherry Cheese Blintzes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups 2% milk; 3 large eggs, room temperature; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 2/3 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup 4% cottage cheese; 3 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 pound fresh or frozen pitted sweet cherries; 2/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon water, divided; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Servings: persons

1-1/2 cups 2% milk
3 large eggs, room temperature
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup 4% cottage cheese
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pound fresh or frozen pitted sweet cherries
2/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon water, divided
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch

1
In a small bowl, combine the milk, eggs and butter. Combine flour and salt; add to milk mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
2
Heat a lightly greased 8-in. nonstick skillet; pour 2 tablespoons batter into the center of skillet. Lift and tilt pan to evenly coat bottom. Cook until top appears dry; turn and cook 15-20 seconds longer. Remove to a wire rack. Repeat with remaining batter. When cool, stack crepes with waxed paper or paper towels in between. Wrap in foil; refrigerate.
3
In a blender, process cottage cheese until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl; add cream cheese and beat until smooth. Beat in sugar and vanilla. Spread about 1 rounded tablespoonful onto each crepe. Fold opposite sides of crepe over filling, forming a little bundle.
4
Place seam side down in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350u00b0 for 10 minutes or until heated through.
5
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring cherries, 2/3 cup water and sugar to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until heated through. Combine cornstarch and remaining water until smooth; stir into cherry mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with crepes.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/2 cups 2% milk, 3 large eggs, room temperature, 2 tablespoons butter, melted, 2/3 cup all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Cherry Cheese Blintzes falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cherry Cheese Blintzes

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