FRUIT-TOPPED BLINTZES

Fruit-Topped Blintzes image

My mother is a wonderful cook who always likes to prepare (and improve on!) dishes she's sampled at restaurants. That's what I did with these blintzes, and my family loves my fruity version even more than the original.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

BLINTZES:
9 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 cups 2% milk
FILLING:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
Pureed raspberries or strawberries
Whipped cream, optional
Optional: Fresh raspberries or strawberries

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat eggs. Add flour, cornstarch and salt; stir until smooth. Stir in milk. , Heat a lightly greased 8-in. nonstick skillet; pour 1/3 cup batter into the center of skillet. Lift and tilt pan to evenly coat bottom. Cook until top appears dry; turn and cook 15-20 seconds longer. Keep in a warm oven, covered with foil. Repeat with remaining batter. , For filling, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Place about 2 tablespoons in the center of each blintz; overlap sides and ends on top of filling. Place folded side down. Serve with pureed berries; garnish with whipped cream and fresh berries if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 19g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 283mg cholesterol, Sodium 237mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 14g protein.