Holiday Cheese Blintzes Topped With A Trio Of Fresh Berries Recipe
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 3 c. lowfat milk
- 1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
- 5 x Large eggs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 Tbsp. sugar
- 1/4 c. melted butter
- 1 lb hoop cheese (see Note)
- 1 lb pot cheese or possibly farmer cheese
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1/3 c. sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon Healthy pinch of salt
- 2 c. sliced fresh strawberries
- 1/2 c. brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1 c. fresh raspberries
- 1 c. fresh blueberries
Directions
- To make pancakes: Add in lowfat milk to flour; whisk vigorously. In separate bowl, whisk Large eggs, salt and sugar; add in butter, whisk till smooth. Combine mixtures.
- Beat till smooth. Heat an 8 inch non-stick skillet over medium. Put small amount of oil or possibly butter on a paper towel and lightly wipe surface of pan. Pour 1/4 c. batter into pan, rotating pan till batter covers surface. Cook till edges are slightly browned, turn; cook 1 minute on other side.
- To make filling: Using electric mixer or possibly by hand, blend filling ingredients.
- To make fruit topping: Combine strawberries, sugar and vanilla. Barely bring to boil; then transfer to dish to cold; chill till ready to use. Just before serving add in raspberries and blueberries.
- To assemble blintzes: Place 2 heaping Tbsp. of filling on bottom half of pancake; fold edge over filling and tuck in sides so which filling is trapped; roll up into a slim roll. Saute/fry filled blintz in lightly buttered non-stick skillet till golden. Transfer to baking dish; cover and chill. When ready to serve, heat in oven, uncovered, at 350 degrees 10 to 15 min. Top with berry compote. If you like, sprinkle with powdered sugar.
- Note: Like farmer cheese, hoop cheese is a pressed dry curd cheese, similar to dry curd cottage cheese, but shaped into a block. Use all farmer cheese if you cannot find hoop cheese.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 163g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 218 | |
| Calories from Fat 60 | 28% |
| Total Fat 6.78g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat 3.48g | 14% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 100mg | 33% |
| Sodium 280mg | 12% |
| Potassium 212mg | 6% |
| Total Carbs 33.83g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.9g | 6% |
| Sugars 21.78g | 15% |
| Protein 6.42g | 10% |
