Ingredients and Weight: - All-purpose flour: 1 cup (120g) - Salt: 1/4 teaspoon - Milk: 1 cup (240ml) - Eggs: 2 - Butter, melted: 2 tablespoons - Low-fat cottage cheese: 1 pound (450g) - Sugar: 1/4 cup (50g) - Lemon zest: 1 tablespoon - Raisins: 1/2 cup (75g) - Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon - Nutmeg: 1/4 teaspoon
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Difficulty Level: 2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps: 1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. 2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and melted butter. 3. Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Let the batter rest for 15 minutes. 4. In a separate bowl, combine the cottage cheese, sugar, lemon zest, raisins, cinnamon, and nutmeg. 5. Heat a lightly greased 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Pour 1/4 cup of batter into the center of the pan and swirl to coat the bottom. Cook for about 2 minutes per side, or until golden brown. 6. Remove the crepe from the pan and spread with 1/4 cup of the cottage cheese filling. Fold the crepe into quarters and serve immediately.
Nutritional Information (per serving): - Calories: 280 - Fat: 10g - Saturated fat: 5g - Cholesterol: 110mg - Sodium: 240mg - Carbohydrates: 40g - Dietary fiber: 2g - Protein: 15g
Dish Characteristics: - Delicate and flavorful crepes with a creamy and tangy cottage cheese filling - Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert - Can be served with fruit, whipped cream, or maple syrup
User Comments: - "These blintzes are absolutely delicious. The crepes are so tender and the filling is rich and satisfying." - "I made these for a brunch party and they were a huge hit. Everyone raved about how good they were." - "I'm not a big fan of cottage cheese, but these blintzes were surprisingly good. The lemon zest and raisins really balance out the flavor."
Special Precautions and Tips: - Be sure to let the batter rest for 15 minutes before cooking. This will allow the gluten to relax, resulting in more tender crepes. - When cooking the crepes, do not overcrowd the pan. This will prevent them from cooking evenly. - If the crepes are sticking to the pan, add a little more butter or oil.