Ricotta-filled Blintzes
(from SarahLeigh’s recipe box)
Source: diabetes cookbook
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 45 minutes
Serves 6 people
Categories: Breakfast
Ingredients
- Crepes:
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup skim milk
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 tbsp margarine, melted
- Filling:
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1/3 cup jam, any flavor
Directions
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Combine flour, milk, egg whites, and margarine in food processor until smooth. Refrigerate up to 8 hours, stir or shake before using.
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Heat small skillet over medium heat, spray with nonstick spray.
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Pour about 3 tbsp of batter into hot pan, tilting to spread the batter evenly. Cook until the bottom of crepe is lightly browned, turn and cook 30 seconds more.
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Remove each crepe to wax paper and repeat process, until you make 12 crepes.
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Preheat over to 350, spray 9X13 in baking dish with nonstick spray
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for the filling, combine, cheese, sugar and vanilla in food processor until smooth.
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Spoon 2 heaping tbsp of filling down the center of each, roll up, place seam side down in dish, cover with foil.
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Bake the crepes for 15-18 minutes or until heated through, serve with warm jam.