Blintz
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Blintz is a delectable thin pancake typically filled with cheese or fruit, and is often pan-fried to achieve a golden exterior. It provides a nutritious option with a good source of protein and iron.
Blintz is served in various meal programs across New York City, including school meals, senior nutrition, shelter feeding, and catering.
Popular Home Recipes for Blintz
Example recipe — not from the Healthy Heart kitchen. This is a popular home-style version of Blintz shown for general reference. It does not reflect the ingredients, preparation, or allergens in meals prepared by Healthy Heart Food Service.
Blintz offers a delightful balance of creamy cheese filling wrapped in a golden, crispy pancake, making it a perfect protein-rich treat for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
- •1 cup all-purpose flour
- •1 cup milk
- •2 large eggs
- •1 tbsp sugar
- •1/2 tsp salt
- •1 cup ricotta cheese
- •4 oz cream cheese, softened
- •1 tsp vanilla extract
- •2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- 1In a large bowl, whisk together flour, milk, eggs, sugar, and salt until smooth to create the batter.
- 2In a separate bowl, mix ricotta cheese, cream cheese, and vanilla extract until well combined for the filling.
- 3Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly coat with butter.
- 4Pour 1/4 cup of batter into the skillet, swirling to evenly coat the bottom, and cook until edges begin to lift, about 2 minutes.
- 5Flip the pancake and cook for an additional minute, then remove from skillet.
- 6Place a spoonful of cheese filling in the center of each pancake and fold the sides over to enclose the filling.
- 7Return filled blintzes to the skillet, seam side down, and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- 8Serve warm, optionally with a dollop of sour cream or fruit preserves.
Chef Tips
- For a fruity variation, add a spoonful of fruit preserves to the cheese filling.
- Blintzes can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days before pan-frying.
Example home recipe for reference only — not used by Healthy Heart Food Service. For ingredient and allergen information about meals we serve, contact us.
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About This Item
This menu item is part of meal programs operated by Healthy Heart Food Service, serving schools, childcare centers, senior programs, shelters, and catering clients across New York City, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Nutrition information is sourced from the USDA FoodData Central database and reviewed by our registered dietician. Actual values may vary based on preparation methods and serving size. For questions about our meal programs, contact us.