CHERRY CHEESE BLINTZES

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These elegant blintzes can be served as an attractive dessert or a brunch entree. The bright cherry sauce gives them a delightful flavor. I sometimes substitute other fruits, such as raspberries, blueberries or peaches. -Jessica Vantrease, Anderson, Alaska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

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
FILLING:
1 cup 4% cottage cheese
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
CHERRY SAUCE:
1 pound fresh or frozen pitted sweet cherries
2/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon water, divided
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • 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., 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., 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. , Place seam side down in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 10 minutes or until heated through., 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 97mg cholesterol, Sodium 306mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

Jumu Akter
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I've made these blintzes several times now and they're always a hit. The recipe is easy to follow and the blintzes turn out perfect every time.


Nwankwo Christiana
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These were really good! I used a different type of cheese than the recipe called for, but they still turned out great.


Zaviah Ross
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These were delicious! I made them for my family for breakfast and they loved them.


Lawal Qaasim
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I've made these blintzes several times now and they're always a hit. The recipe is easy to follow and the blintzes turn out perfect every time.


Abiba Kabore
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These were really good! I used a different type of cheese than the recipe called for, but they still turned out great.


devarjae Cooks
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These were delicious! I made them for my family for breakfast and they loved them.


Faraz Mirza
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I've made these blintzes several times now and they're always a hit. The recipe is easy to follow and the blintzes turn out perfect every time.


christine ogelo
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These were really good! I used a different type of cheese than the recipe called for, but they still turned out great.


Amelija Sabonyte
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These were delicious! I made them for my family for breakfast and they loved them.


Cookies Nla
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I've made these blintzes several times now and they're always a hit. The recipe is easy to follow and the blintzes turn out perfect every time.


Djd Djdjdd
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These were really good! I used a different type of cheese than the recipe called for, but they still turned out great.


Angelina Rodgers
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These were delicious! I made them for my family for breakfast and they loved them.


Anayat Nasar
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I've made these blintzes several times now and they're always a hit. The recipe is easy to follow and the blintzes turn out perfect every time.


tomura Shigaraki
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These were amazing! I made them for a brunch party and they were a huge hit. The blintzes were so light and fluffy, and the filling was perfect.


Saith Waleed
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I was a little skeptical about making these, but they were actually really easy to make and they turned out great! The blintzes were cooked evenly and the filling was delicious.


Sooyaalka Dunida
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These were really good! I used a different type of cheese than the recipe called for, but they still turned out great. The blintzes were light and fluffy, and the filling was creamy and flavorful.


Aman Timsina
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I made these for breakfast this morning and they were a hit! The kids loved them and my husband even asked for seconds. The recipe was easy to follow and the blintzes turned out perfect.


sajjad hossan
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These were delicious! I made them for my family and they loved them. The filling was sweet and cheesy, and the blintzes were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.