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Cheese Blintze Recipe

These classic cheese blintzes are the ultimate comfort breakfast, featuring thin, crepe-like pancakes wrapped around a smooth, lightly sweet cheese filling. Pan-fried until golden and crisp, they deliver the perfect contrast of creamy centers and buttery edges. This easy blintz recipe works beautifully for relaxed mornings, special brunches, or make-ahead meals. Serve them warm with fresh berries, berry sauce, or a dusting of powdered sugar for extra flavor. Whether you’re planning cozy weekends or elegant brunch ideas with blintzes, this recipe brings timeless appeal and satisfying results every single time.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: European
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients
  • Blintz Pancakes:
  • 1¼ cups milk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • A small pinch of salt
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons softened butter plus extra for cooking later
  • Creamy Cheese Filling:
  • 1 cup low-fat ricotta
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

1. Prepare the Filling

Add all filling ingredients to a mixing bowl and beat until smooth and creamy. No lumps allowed here. Once mixed, place the bowl in the freezer to chill while you make the pancakes—this helps the filling hold its shape later.

    2. Blend the Batter

    Combine milk, flour, sugar, eggs, softened butter, vanilla, and salt in a blender. Blend until the batter is silky and lump-free, similar to thin crepe batter.

      3. Cook the Pancakes

      Warm a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease if needed. Pour about ¼ cup of batter into the center of the pan and immediately swirl to spread it into a thin circle. Cook until the bottom turns lightly golden, then flip and cook the second side briefly. Transfer to a plate and repeat until all batter is used.

        4. Fill and Roll

        Spoon a generous amount of chilled cheese filling near the bottom edge of each pancake. Fold the sides inward, then roll tightly upward—think burrito-style. Continue until all blintzes are filled.

          5. Pan-Fry to Finish

          Heat 2 tablespoons butter with 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place blintzes seam-side down and cook in batches. Fry for 1–2 minutes per side until golden and lightly crisp all around. Serve warm with your favorite toppings.

            Notes

            Make-Ahead & Freezing Tips

            Make Ahead:
            Assemble the blintzes several hours in advance and store them in an airtight container in the fridge. Wait to pan-fry until just before serving for the best texture. Any berry sauce can also be prepared up to one day early.
            Freezing Instructions:
            For best results, freeze blintzes after filling but before frying. Arrange them on a baking sheet and freeze for about an hour until firm. Transfer to freezer-safe containers and store for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge, then pan-fry as usual.

            Recipe Variations

            Blueberry Blintzes
            Fold fresh blueberries directly into the cheese filling, or use frozen berries to make a quick blueberry sauce to spoon on top.
            Potato Blintzes
            Boil diced potatoes until tender. Sauté with onions, salt, pepper, and olive oil until flavorful. Use as a savory filling and fry as directed.

            Final Thoughts

            Blintzes are one of those rare dishes that feel both nostalgic and impressive. They’re simple to make, endlessly customizable, and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even dessert. Whether you go sweet with berries or savory with potatoes, these blintzes deliver cozy comfort every single time.