Cheese Blintzes
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients:
1
container (15 ounces) ricotta or light ricotta cheese
2
tablespoons powdered sugar
1/8
teaspoon ground nutmeg
1
tablespoon margarine or butter, melted
Additional powdered sugar
Strawberry or raspberry preserves
Preparation:
1.
Prepare Basic Crêpes. Preheat oven to 350°F. Generously grease 13X9-inch baking dish.
2.
Process ricotta cheese, 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, vanilla and nutmeg in food processor about 30 seconds or until smooth. Place about 3 tablespoons cheese mixture in center of each crêpe. Fold bottom edge of crêpe up to partly cover filling; fold in side edges, then roll up completely to enclose filling.
3.
Place blintzes seam side down in prepared dish; brush tops with melted margarine. Bake uncovered 15 to 20 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with additional powdered sugar. Serve with sour cream, applesauce and preserves. Garnish as desired.