introduction
I like this simple strawberry blintzes recipe. It uses soft crepes, creamy ricotta, and fresh strawberry sauce. For another easy strawberry treat see strawberry cheesecake truffle balls recipe.
why make this recipe
This recipe is quick and bright. You can make it for breakfast, dessert, or a snack. It uses few ingredients and tastes fresh.
how to make Strawberry Blintzes
Ingredients :
- 4 medium/large crepes or Swedish pancakes
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 heaping cup strawberries (fresh or frozen)
- Strawberry jam
- Cream
Directions :
- Make the crepes.
- In a food processor, blend half of the strawberries with the ricotta cheese, adding sugar or strawberry jam to sweeten to your taste.
- Fill each crepe with 2 mini scoops of the ricotta cream mixture and fold them over.
- Place the filled crepes seam side down in a greased baking dish.
- Bake at 400 degrees for about 15 minutes.
- In the food processor, blend the remaining strawberries with sugar or strawberry jam to create a strawberry sauce, then plate the blintzes and top with a spoonful of the sauce and a drizzle of cream.
how to serve Strawberry Blintzes
Serve warm on a plate. Spoon extra strawberry sauce on top. Add a drizzle of cream or a dusting of powdered sugar if you like.
how to store Strawberry Blintzes
Cool the blintzes fully. Put them in an airtight container. Keep in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in the oven or microwave before serving.
tips to make Strawberry Blintzes
– Use ripe strawberries for best flavor.
– Don’t overfill the crepes to keep them neat.
– If you use frozen strawberries, thaw and drain excess water first.
– Warm the cream slightly before drizzling.
variation (if any)
You can swap ricotta for cream cheese or cottage cheese. Add lemon zest for a bright note. Use blueberry or raspberry jam instead of strawberry jam.
FAQs
Q: Can I freeze the blintzes?
A: Yes. Freeze in a single layer, then wrap. Reheat from frozen in the oven.
Q: Can I use cottage cheese instead of ricotta?
A: Yes. Blend cottage cheese until smooth for a similar texture.
Q: Do I need to bake them?
A: Baking warms and sets them. You can also serve them without baking if you prefer.
Conclusion
For one more way to make strawberry blintzes and see another version, check this Strawberry Blintzes Recipe.