Chef John’s Lemony Cheese Blintzes
Chef John’s Lemony Cheese Blintzes feature delicate, lacy crêpes wrapped around a silky ricotta–cream cheese center with bright citrus notes. Lightly browned and gently set, they balance tangy lemon with creamy sweetness for a refined brunch treat or celebratory breakfast. Serve warm with a dusting of powdered sugar or fresh berries for a touch of freshness.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chef John’s Lemony Cheese Blintzes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 43 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 54 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 34
- Heart Health
- 56
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 27
- Performance
- 29
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Prepare the batter: In a blender, combine the milk, flour, water, eggs, oil, sugar, salt, and vanilla. Blend until perfectly smooth, 1 to 2 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed. Let the batter rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- 3
Meanwhile, make the filling: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the ricotta cheese, cream cheese, egg, 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, lemon zest, and salt until fully combined. Cover and refrigerate until needed.
- 4
Once the batter has rested, heat a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Spray with cooking spray and pour in about 1/4 cup of batter.
- 5
Quickly swirl the batter to coat the bottom of the skillet. Cook until the surface appears dry, about 1 minute.
- 6
Flip the crêpe and briefly cook the second side, about 30 seconds. Transfer to a plate. Repeat to cook and stack the remaining crêpes.
- 7
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
- 8
Place 3 to 4 tablespoons of filling onto each crêpe, about 1 inch from the edge closest to you. Fold the edge over the filling and press lightly to flatten.
- 9
Fold in both sides, then roll the crêpe into a small filled rectangle (blintz), finishing with the seam side down.
- 10
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, cook several blintzes at a time until golden brown, turning gently, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
- 11
Bake in the preheated oven to set the filling, about 12 minutes.
- 12
Let the blintzes cool for 10 minutes, then lightly dust with the remaining powdered sugar and serve.
- Calories 400.48 kcal High 20%
- Protein 14.05 g Good Source 28%
- Carbohydrate 38.32 g 14%
- Total Fat 20.99 g High 27%
- Saturated Fat 9.81 g High 49%
- Trans Fat 0.15 g High --
- Cholesterol 182.69 mg High 61%
- Sodium 232.19 mg Moderate 10%
- Dietary Fiber 2.17 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 12.24 g --
- Added Sugars 0.5 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 206.79 mg Moderate 16%
- Iron 2.13 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 288.37 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 193.59 mcg Good Source 22%
- Vitamin C 11.81 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin D 1.26 mcg Low Source 6%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Chef John's Lemony Cheese Blintzes is made with 14 ingredients and serves 5. It takes about 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Butter, Cooking Spray, and Cream Cheese. Each serving provides about 400.48 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chef John’s Lemony Cheese Blintzes made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Butter, Cooking Spray, Cream Cheese, Eggs. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chef John’s Lemony Cheese Blintzes?
- About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 400.48 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chef John’s Lemony Cheese Blintzes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 12 steps.
- Is Chef John’s Lemony Cheese Blintzes healthy?
- Chef John’s Lemony Cheese Blintzes has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 400.48 calories and 14.05 g of protein, or 28% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 232.19 mg (10% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.81 g (49% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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