Strawberry blintzes –I’m excited to share a delightful recipe for Strawberry Blintzes that will impress your family and friends! These sweet, thin pancakes filled with a creamy cheese mixture and topped with luscious strawberries are perfect for breakfast or dessert. Let’s dive into the details!
Step 1: Gather Your Ingredients
To make these delicious blintzes, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter (for the skillet)
- 8 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- Additional butter for frying
Step 2: Prepare the Blintzes
First, let’s make the batter for the blintzes. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth. The batter should be somewhat thin to allow for easy cooking. Let it rest for about 15 minutes while you prepare the filling.
Step 3: The Cheese Filling
In another bowl, combine the ricotta cheese with the powdered sugar. Mix until the mixture is smooth and creamy. This sweet cheese filling is what makes these blintzes truly special!
Step 4: Cooking the Blintzes
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add a little bit of butter. Pour in about ¼ cup of the batter and swirl the pan to evenly coat the bottom. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until the edges begin to lift and the bottom is lightly golden. Carefully flip the pancake and cook for another minute on the other side. Repeat until the batter is used up, stacking the cooked pancakes on a plate.
Step 5: Assemble the Blintzes
Now, it’s time to fill the blintzes! Spoon a couple of tablespoons of the cheese mixture onto the bottom third of each pancake. Fold the sides over and then roll it up tightly. Repeat this process until all the pancakes are filled.
Step 6: Frying the Blintzes
In the same skillet, melt some butter again over medium heat. Add the filled blintzes seam-side down and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Step 7: Serve and Enjoy
Once cooked, serve the blintzes warm, topped with fresh strawberries and a dusting of powdered sugar. You can drizzle some syrup or serve with whipped cream if you’d like. Enjoy this sweet treat!