Cheese Blintzes

Ingredients

• 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, for frying
• 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, for dusting

Steps

1. 1

   1. Whisk together the eggs, milk, and flour until a smooth, thin batter forms; let it rest for 15 minutes at room temperature.

2. 2

   2. Beat the ricotta, cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest together until smooth and creamy; set the filling aside.

3. 3

   3. Heat a lightly buttered 8-inch nonstick pan over medium heat, pour in a small ladle of batter, swirl to coat the pan thinly, and cook for about 1 minute until the top is set; slide onto a plate and repeat with remaining batter.

4. 4

   4. Spoon a generous tablespoon of ricotta filling onto the lower third of each crepe, fold in the sides, then roll firmly from the bottom up to enclose the filling completely.

5. 5

   5. Melt butter in the pan over medium heat and fry the blintzes seam-side down in batches for 2–3 minutes per side until deeply golden and crisp.

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   6. Arrange on a plate, dust generously with powdered sugar, and top with fresh blueberries before serving.