Citrus-Kissed Orange Blintzes
Citrus-Kissed Orange Blintzes feature thin, tender crepes wrapped around a lightly sweet cottage cheese filling brightened with fresh orange zest. The balance of creamy, tangy, and gently sweet flavors makes them perfect for a special weekend brunch or a dessert after a light dinner. Serve warm with a dusting of sugar or a drizzle of orange syrup for a fragrant finish.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Citrus-Kissed Orange 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.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 9
- Heart Health
- 47
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 36
- Performance
- 29
- General Wellness
- 1
In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1 teaspoon of orange zest, salt, and flour. In another bowl, combine the milk and yogurt. Stir in the olive oil and whisk until smooth. In a large bowl, beat 4 eggs, then add the orange juice. Stir in the yogurt mixture, then the flour mixture. Beat until smooth. Let the batter rest at room temperature for 1 hour.
- 2
Beat 1 egg with 3 tablespoons of sugar, then add the butter and cottage cheese, mixing until smooth. Stir in the bread crumbs and 1 tablespoon of orange zest. Refrigerate until the batter is ready.
- 3
Lightly butter a 6 inch skillet and heat over medium heat.
- 4
For each crepe, pour 1/4 cup of the batter into the skillet and immediately rotate the skillet so the batter coats the bottom in a thin, even layer.
- 5
Cook until the top of the crepe is no longer wet and the bottom is light brown. Run a spatula around the edge to loosen, flip the crepe, and cook until the other side is light brown.
- 6
Stack the crepes in a clean kitchen towel, placing waxed paper between each one.
- 7
Place 2 to 3 tablespoons of the filling on the golden side of each crepe. Roll up the crepe and repeat until all the blintzes are formed.
- 8
Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet and fry 4 to 5 blintzes at a time until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
- Calories 533.99 kcal High 27%
- Protein 27.63 g Good Source 55%
- Carbohydrate 53.63 g 20%
- Total Fat 23.6 g High 30%
- Saturated Fat 9.9 g High 50%
- Trans Fat 0.03 g High --
- Cholesterol 271.1 mg High 90%
- Sodium 606.53 mg High 26%
- Dietary Fiber 1.74 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 16.25 g --
- Added Sugars 1.27 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 166.57 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 3.45 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 346.13 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 130.69 mcg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin C 16.25 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin D 1.19 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
Citrus Kissed Orange Blintzes is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Bread Crumbs, Cottage Cheese, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 533.99 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Citrus-Kissed Orange Blintzes made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Bread Crumbs, Cottage Cheese, Eggs, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Citrus-Kissed Orange Blintzes?
- About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 533.99 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Citrus-Kissed Orange Blintzes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Citrus-Kissed Orange Blintzes healthy?
- Citrus-Kissed Orange Blintzes has an easyChef Pro health score of 33/100. Per serving, it provides 533.99 calories and 27.63 g of protein, or 55% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 606.53 mg (26% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.9 g (50% 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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