Orange Blintzes

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Delicious, subtle orange flavor highlights this old world favorite. Whether for holidays or if I need a ticket out of the doghouse, my wife loves these and eats 'em about as fast as I can make 'em. Don't be scared, blintzes are actually very easy to make. They fill the house with a unique baking/frying smell which shouts, Comfort food is on the way! I hope you enjoy these as much as we do.

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

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 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

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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 Facts (per serving)

611 Calories
31g Fat
56g Carbs
28g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 611
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31g 39%
Saturated Fat 14g 69%
Cholesterol 282mg 94%
Sodium 1057mg 46%
Total Carbohydrate 56g 20%
Dietary Fiber 2g 5%
Total Sugars 23g
Protein 28g 56%
Vitamin C 18mg 20%
Calcium 175mg 13%
Iron 3mg 18%
Potassium 354mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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