Description
These gluten free blintzes are delicate, golden pancakes filled with a lightly sweetened ricotta mixture and sautéed until perfectly crisp. A comforting dish ideal for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups milk (at room temperature)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (at room temperature)
- 4 eggs (at room temperature, beaten)
- 1 egg white (at room temperature, beaten)
- 1 1/2 cups basic gum-free gluten free flour blend
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups ricotta cheese (at room temperature)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (plus more to taste)
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- Unsalted butter (for sautéing)
Instructions
- In a blender, combine milk, butter, eggs, egg white, gluten free flour blend, and salt. Blend until smooth and the batter reaches a heavy cream consistency.
- Heat a nonstick or cast iron skillet over medium heat. Pour about 1/4 cup batter into the center and swirl to coat the pan evenly. Cook for about 45 seconds until lightly golden, flip, and cook another 15 seconds. Transfer to a plate and repeat with remaining batter. Cover pancakes with a moist towel.
- In a bowl, beat ricotta cheese, sugar, and salt until smooth and slightly whipped.
- Place about 1/4 cup filling onto each pancake, fold the bottom up, tuck in sides, and roll to seal. Use a small amount of filling to seal edges if needed.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Place blintzes seam-side down and sauté until golden brown on both sides, about 2 minutes total.
- Alternatively, place filled blintzes on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 400°F for 10 minutes until lightly golden.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smoother batter.
- Keep cooked pancakes covered to prevent drying.
- Adjust sugar in the filling to taste.
- Serve with fruit, jam, or powdered sugar for added flavor.
- Blintzes can be baked instead of sautéed for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan Fry
- Cuisine: Eastern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
