Blintzes

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: Eastern European

Blintzes are delicate, rolled crepes filled with sweetened cottage cheese, offering a luscious and mildly tangy flavor. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, they appeal to those who enjoy light, creamy treats with a touch of vanilla and lemon zest. A delightful, low-calorie option for special occasions or everyday indulgence.

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Ingredients

  • 12 low-calorie crepes
  • 1 cup creamed cottage cheese
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar replacement
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon peel, grated
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar replacement

Instructions

  1. Reserve the crepes.
  2. Combine cottage cheese, granulated sugar replacement, vanilla extract, and lemon peel in a mixing bowl.
  3. Whip with a fork until thoroughly blended.
  4. Fill each crepe with heaping 1 tablespoon of cottage cheese filling.
  5. Roll each crepe to form blintzes and place in a shallow pan.
  6. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15 minutes or until warm.
  7. Sift powdered sugar replacement over the blintzes before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

108 kcal 5% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.2g 6% DV
Total Fat 1.2g 1% DV
Carbs 8g 3% DV
Fiber 2.7g 9% DV
Sugar 4.9g 10% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 82.5mg 4% DV
Potassium 103mg 2% DV
Cholesterol 4.3mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 10mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 32.3mg 36% DV
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 57mg 4% DV
Iron 0.3mg 1% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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