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    Homemade Cheese Blintzes

    May 24, 2015 , Updated October 14, 2023 Maria 6 Comments

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    The first time I had cheese blintzes, I was in shock. I knew right there and then that I had to find out more about this wonderful food and learn the tricks and intricacies in order to make my very own homemade cheese blintzes.

    Homemade Cheese Blintzes

     

    Homemade Cheese Blintzes

    Homemade Cheese Blintzes

    Since I had already made my Simple Crepe Recipe earlier this week, it seemed appropriate to make these homemade cheese blintzes as a special Sunday breakfast (coincidentally on Shavuot).

    As far as I can tell, blintzes have their origin in Eastern and Central Europe, and the word “blintz” is a Yiddish term describing a crepe which holds a filling. There are plenty of varieties of cheese fillings to choose from.

    I have seen recipes with cottage cheese, farmer’s cheese, ricotta, mascarpone, cream cheese, sour cream, crème fraîche, and even greek yogurt. There is even a baked variation of the ever-popular blintzes by Ina Garten that I shared with you a few weeks ago.

    Homemade Cheese Blintzes

    When making your blintzes, it’s important that the cheese filling is completely wrapped up in the crepe. This is easily achieved: place your crepe on a flat surface; place 2-3 tablespoons of cheese filling in the lower third of the crepe; fold bottom third over the filling; then one at a time, fold the two sides toward the middle; then start rolling to form your blintz. Easy, right?

    Homemade Cheese Blintzes

    As a side note: when I am making crepes with the intention of serving these wonderful blintzes the same day,  I will cook the crepes only on one side. I later spoon the filling on the cooked side, wrap up my little package and brown the “uncooked” side in a non-stick pan. In this manner, it saves a little time.

    Once you have made your blintzes, they can be refrigerated for up to 1 day, or they can be frozen. The next step is to heat the blintzes. Place them seam down in an oven set at 350℉and bake, uncovered, until your homemade cheese blintzes are nice and hot (usually about 20 minutes). Alternatively, you can heat them on a stove top in a non-stick pan (make sure the filling is HOT…you want to cook the egg yolk that’s in there). What I love about blintzes is that you can prepare them in the evening – then in the morning, just pop them in the oven while you get your toppings ready.

    Homemade Cheese Blintzes

    Now comes the fun part… the blintz topping!

    You can top your blintzes with any combination of fruit (strawberries, bananas, cherries, or my personal favorite Blueberry Sauce, picture above), with jam, Homemade Applesauce, yogurt, sour cream, cinnamon and sugar, a dusting of icing sugar or enjoy them plain.

    Homemade Cheese Blintzes

    Recipe origins

    Since I did not have a Jewish grandmother, I’ve tried a few fillings in the past and the one I am happiest with at the present moment is the one from chabad.org (cheese filling version I).  As per usual, I’ve made a few changes to the recipe: I decreased the amount of honey (I think the blueberry sauce gives more than enough sweetness), and I added lemon zest.

    Remember, the cheese you use in your cheese filling is up to you. If using ricotta, remember to drain – otherwise your mixture will be too wet. Low-fat versions of the cheese of your choosing work very well, too.

    Would you like to bring your crepes to the next level?

    Try making these Homemade Cheese Blintzes and get ready to be amazed!

    THANKS SO MUCH for following and being part of the She Loves Biscotti community where you will find Simple & Tasty Family-Friendly Recipes with an Italian Twist.

    Ciao for now,

    Maria

    ★★★★★ If you have made this Cheese Blintze recipe, I would love to hear about it in the comments below and be sure to rate the recipe!

    Homemade Cheese Blintzes

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    Cheese blintz garnished with blueberry sauce and mint leaves.

    Homemade Cheese Blintzes

    Would you like to bring your crepes to the next level? Try making these Homemade Cheese Blintzes and get ready to be amazed!
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    Course: Brunch or Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
    Servings: 12 servings
    Calories: 193kcal
    Author: Maria Vannelli RD
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    Ingredients

    For the filling

    • 8 ounces pressed cottage cheese ½ pound
    • ½ cup cream cheese approx. 4 ounces (or mascarpone)
    • 2 tablespoons honey
    • 1½-2 tablespoons lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
    • 1 egg yolk
    • 12 crepes See Recipe Notes
    • blueberry sauce for topping See below

    Blueberry Sauce:

    • ¾ cup orange juice freshly squeezed if possible
    • ⅔ cups sugar granulated
    • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
    • 4 cups blueberries reserve ½ cup to add at the end
    • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

    Instructions

    To make the filling:

    • Place all ingredients for the filling in a blender.
    • Blend until smooth.

    To assemble blintzes:

    • Place your crepe on a flat surface.
    • Place 2-3 tablespoons of cheese filling in the lower third of the crepe.
    • Fold bottom third over the filling.
    • One at a time, fold the two sides toward the middle; then start rolling to form your blintz.
    • Place seam down in a baking pan.
    • Place in pre-heated oven set at 350℉and bake, uncovered for about 20 minutes. Alternatively, you can heat them on a stove top in a non-stick pan (make sure the filling is HOT...you want to cook the egg yolk that's in there).
    • While the blintzes are baking, we can make the blueberry sauce.

    To make the Blueberry Sauce:

    • Combine all the ingredients, except the blueberries in a medium saucepan.
    • Bring to a gentle boil. Stir occasionally.
    • When the mixture becomes translucent and is slightly thickened, gently stir in the blueberries,
    • Simmer for 4-5 minutes.
    • Just before removing from stove top, stir in the reserved blueberries, lemon zest and juice. Keep warm.

    How to serve:

    • Ladle blueberry sauce over Homemade Cheese Blintzes and serve immediately.
    Enhance Your Cooking Experience!SCROLL UP for essential step-by-step photos embedded in the article above. When available, videos can be found in the next section. These visuals are designed to help you achieve perfect results every time. Happy cooking!

    Notes

    Here is the link for the Simple Crepe Recipe.
    If you do not have pressed cottage cheese, you can use well-drained ricotta.
    What I love about these homemade cheese blintzes is that you can prepare them in the evening - then in the morning, just pop them in the oven while you get your toppings ready.
    Total yield for the blueberry sauce is 4 cups.
    Please keep in mind that the nutritional information provided below is just a rough estimate and variations can occur depending on the specific ingredients used. 
    *Adapted from chabad.org
     

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 187mg | Potassium: 98mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 215IU | Vitamin C: 14.2mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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    About Maria

    Maria Vannelli is a retired dietitian who lives in a suburb just outside Montreal, Canada. She's the founder of the food blog She Loves Biscotti. Maria hopes to inspire you and bring you and your loved ones closer together at meal times enabling you to create some memorable moments.

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    Comments

    1. Ur pal val

      February 16, 2018 at 8:50 pm

      5 stars
      Planning on making these cheese blintzes this upcoming week end… they look fantastic! thanks for sharing 🙂

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      • Maria

        February 17, 2018 at 7:36 am

        Yes, they are great! These cheese blitzes are just perfect for the week-end. Thanks for stopping by 🙂

        Reply
    2. Dr. Ron Rosenthal

      September 05, 2015 at 10:23 am

      the recipe sounds good, but give me just a little sugar and some raisins and cinnamon in the mis. Then a big glob of sour cream.

      By the way, you forgot the ingredients and instructions for the wrappers

      Incidentally, I sauté mine in butter. It gives a beautiful golden brown color.

      Reply
      • Maria

        September 05, 2015 at 10:33 am

        Hi Dr.Ron,
        Whenever I feel like going over the top, that is exactly what I do…but I must try including some raisins in the mixture. Thanks for the suggestion. There is a link to a crepe recipe in the second paragraph of the post. Thanks for taking the time to comment 🙂
        UPDATE: I was able to create a link to my crepe post from within the recipe. Learned something new today! Thanks again for your comment 🙂

        Reply
    3. Nella

      May 24, 2015 at 3:20 pm

      I’m kinda embarrassed to say I had never heard of blintzes before now! As a crepe lover, I will surely try these out! Thanks Maria!

      Reply
      • Maria

        May 24, 2015 at 3:24 pm

        Nella, you are in for a treat! Enjoy! Thanks for the comment! 🙂

        Reply

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