Cranberry Orange Blintzes

Cranberry Orange Blintzes - A Delicious Breakfast Treat
Cranberry Orange Blintzes are a delightful breakfast treat that will leave you craving for more. This dish is a perfect combination of sweet and tangy flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. The dish is made with a thin crepe-like pancake filled with a creamy cheese mixture, topped with a sweet and tangy cranberry orange sauce.
Ingredients (Serves 4):

For the Blintzes:

- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Filling:

- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Cranberry Orange Sauce:

- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Cooking Tips:

- Make sure to use a non-stick pan to cook the blintzes.
- Use a ladle to pour the batter into the pan, and swirl it around to make a thin layer.
- Cook the blintzes on medium heat until they are golden brown on both sides.
- To make the filling, mix all the ingredients in a bowl until smooth.
- For the sauce, cook the cranberries, orange juice, sugar, and cinnamon in a saucepan until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens.

Cooking Process:

1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
2. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Pour a ladleful of batter into the pan and swirl it around to make a thin layer. Cook until the edges start to curl and the bottom is golden brown. Flip the blintz and cook for another 30 seconds. Repeat with the remaining batter.
3. In a separate bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Spoon the filling onto the center of each blintz and fold the edges over to make a square.
5. To make the cranberry orange sauce, cook the cranberries, orange juice, sugar, and cinnamon in a saucepan over medium heat until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens.
6. Serve the blintzes with the cranberry orange sauce drizzled on top.
Appearance and Taste:
Cranberry Orange Blintzes are a beautiful dish with a golden brown exterior and a creamy filling. The cranberry orange sauce adds a pop of color and tangy flavor to the dish. The blintzes are soft and fluffy, while the filling is creamy and sweet. The cranberry orange sauce adds a tangy and sweet flavor that complements the dish perfectly.
Type of Dish: Breakfast Delight
Main Ingredients: Flour, Milk, Ricotta Cheese