BERRY BLINTZES

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Biting into these delicately thin pancake packets sets off an explosion of flavors with every mouthful. "The berries bring a burst of fruity sweetness to the creamy cheese filling," Kristine Wright, St. Joseph, Michigan, observes. "Blintzes makes a luxurious breakfast or brunch...or a finishing touch to meal."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 large egg whites
1 cup fat-free milk
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
3/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream, divided
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons toasted wheat germ, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 cup unsweetened blueberries
1/2 cup unsweetened raspberries
1/2 cup unsweetened sliced strawberries

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the egg whites and milk. Combine the flour, sugar and salt; add to milk mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. , Heat a lightly greased 8-in. nonstick skillet over medium heat; pour 1/4 cup batter into the center of skillet. Lift and tilt pan to coat bottom evenly. Cook until top appears dry; turn and cook 15-20 seconds longer. Remove to a wire rack. Repeat with remaining batter, greasing skillet as needed. When cool, stack crepes with waxed paper or paper towels in between., For filling, in a small bowl, beat ricotta and cream until smooth. Beat in 1/2 cup sour cream, sugar, 1 tablespoon wheat germ and vanilla until blended. Spoon about 1/4 cup onto each blintze; fold ends and sides over filling., Arrange blintzes folded side down in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish; brush with melted butter. Cover and bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until heated through. Top each blintze with berries and dollop of remaining sour cream. Sprinkle with remaining wheat germ.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Fat 9g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 194mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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