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Chef John's Cheese Blintzes

By Chef John • Crepes and Blintzes • Cuisine?
4.67 Prep: 15m Cook: 30m
Ingredients:
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • ¼ cup cold water
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups ricotta cheese, strained if wet
  • ½ cup cream cheese
  • 1 lemon, zested
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 tablespoon butter, or as needed
  • 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar, or as needed for dusting
Created: Sep 23, 2025 Updated: Sep 23, 2025