How to Make Orange Blintzes - A Step-by-Step Guide

Orange blintzes are a delightful and tangy twist on a classic brunch dish. Blintzes, similar to crepes, are thin pancakes that are filled, rolled, and then pan-fried to create a sweet and creamy treat. The addition of orange to the traditional blintz filling adds a burst of citrus flavor that balances out the richness of the cheese and creates a bright and vibrant dish that is perfect for any time of year.

The blintz itself is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, brunch...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ¼ cup vanilla yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 eggs
  • ½ cup orange juice
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 (16 ounce) package small curd cottage cheese
  • 5 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 2 hrs
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 12 blintzes

  • Mix 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1 teaspoon of orange zest, salt, and flour in a small bowl. Combine milk and yogurt in a separate bowl. Stir in olive oil and mix until smooth. Beat 4 eggs in a large bowl, then add orange juice. Stir in the yogurt mixture followed by the flour mixture. Beat until smooth. Allow batter to rest at room temperature for 1 hour.
  • Beat 1 egg with 3 tablespoons of sugar, then add butter and cottage cheese, mixing until smooth. Stir in the bread crumbs and 1 tablespoon of orange zest. Refrigerate until the batter is ready.
  • Lightly butter a 6 inch skillet, and heat over medium heat. For each crepe, pour 1/4 cup of the batter into the skillet, and immediately rotate the skillet until the batter evenly coats the bottom in a thin layer. Cook until the top of the crepe is no longer wet and the bottom has turned light brown. Run a spatula around the edge of the skillet to loosen; flip the crepe, and cook until the other side has turned light brown. Stack the crepes in a clean kitchen towel, placing waxed paper between each.
  • Place 2 to 3 tablespoons of the filling onto the golden side of the crepe. Roll the crepe up and repeat until all the blintzes are made. Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet and fry 4 to 5 blintzes at a time until golden brown, about 2 minutes on each side.
  • Nutrition

    611 cal.

    • Total Fat: 31g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 282mg
    • Sodium: 1057mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 56g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 23g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 18mg
    • Calcium: 175mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 354mg