Polish Nalesniki

Description

Sweet cheese filling goes well with sweet Polish nalesniki, also known as Polish blintzes or filled crepes. Once filled and rolled, they can be baked, pan-fried, or dipped in beaten egg and bread crumbs and fried. Serve with fruit sauce, like a fresh blueberry sauce, if desired.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 12 crepes
  • 1 tablespoon butter, divided

Instructions

  1. Process ricotta cheese and cream cheese in a food processor until smooth and creamy; add egg yolk
  2. melted butter
  3. sugar
  4. vanilla extract
  5. and salt and process until fluffy.
  6. Divide cheese mixture between the crepes. Spread filling into a thin layer and roll crepes around the filling.
  7. Melt 1 teaspoon butter in a skillet over medium heat. Fry 3 crepes in melted butter until heated through
  8. 1 to 2 minutes per side; repeat with remaining butter and crepes.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 20 mins

Servings: 12

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