Gay Lea Recipes - Classic Blintz (Classic Blintz)

Classic Blintz

(Classic Blintz)

Preparation time: 5 Minutes

This twist on breakfast is similar to a crepe. Make it your own by adding your favourite fruits and toppings.

Ingredients:

2 cups Gay Lea 2 % Cottage Cheese 500 mL

2 tbsp granulated sugar 30 mL

2 egg yolks, beaten

1 tsp vanilla extract 5 mL

Pinch ground nutmeg

8 prepared plain crepes, (9-inch/23 cm)

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 325F (160C). Grease a 9x13-inch (3L) baking dish; set aside. Place cottage cheese in fine mesh sieve and push through with a rubber spatula until at least 1/2 cup (125 mL) fluid has been released; discard the excess fluid. Blend drained cottage cheese with sugar, egg yolks, vanilla and nutmeg until well combined.

Place a scant 1/4 cup (50 mL) of filling at the bottom of a crepe, fold in the sides and roll to enclose filling. Place blintz in prepared pan, seam side down; repeat with remaining filling and crepes. Cover with foil and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until heated through.

Makes 8 servings.

Tips:

- Combine 1/4 cup (50 mL) maple syrup with 2 tbsp (30 mL) each fresh orange juice and Gay Lea Sreadables or brick Butter in a small saucepan. Heat until fragrant and serve with blintzes.

- Try cheesecloth for an easier way to drain the cottage cheese instead of a strainer.

- For a smooth blintz filling place the cottage cheese mixture in a food processor and pulse until smooth.