NALYSNYKY (UKRAINIAN CREPES)

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This is an original Ukrainian recipe for their Nalysnyky - pronounced: Nah-less-knee-key. A very tasty roll up.

Provided by William Uncle Bill

Categories     Cheese

Time 45m

Yield 12 crepes

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 large eggs
1 cup whole milk, homogenized
6 tablespoons cold water
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups cottage cheese
2 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill weed or 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/8 cup butter (for frying)
1/4 cup butter, for dotting

Steps:

  • TO MAKE CREPES.
  • In a bowl, using a hand held electric mixer, beat eggs until light and fluffy.
  • Add milk, water, flour and salt and beat until all ingredients are incorporated and batter is smooth.
  • Heat a 6 inch frying pan on medium heat.
  • Butter the pan lightly and pour about 1/4 cup of batter into the pan, swirling the pan until the batter spreads evenly in the pan.
  • Cook crepes on medium heat for about 1 minute or until lightly browned.
  • Bake on 1 side only, do not turn over.
  • Continue to cook the crepes, buttering the frying pan each time.
  • Place the cooked crepes on a platter and keep warm in the oven at 250°F.
  • TO MAKE CHEESE FILLING.
  • Place the cottage cheese in a cheese cloth and squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
  • Transfer the cheese to a mixing bowl.
  • Add egg yolks, cream salt, and dill weed and mix to blend well.
  • Remove warmed crepes from the oven and increase oven temperature to 350°F.
  • Separate and place 1 crepe with the brown side down on a smooth surface.
  • Spoon about 1 heaping tablespoon of cheese filling near one edge of the crepe.
  • Start rolling the crepe over the filling, tuck in each side to prevent the filling from falling out, and continue to roll.
  • Continue to fill and roll the remaining crepes.
  • Place the finished nalysnyky into a lightly buttered 13 inch by 9 inch oven proof casserole dish in layers.
  • Dot each layer with some butter.
  • Bake in preheated 350 F oven for 20 minutes.
  • Serve hot with melted butter, a dollop of sour cream or yogurt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.1, Fat 11.3, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 119.4, Sodium 358.6, Carbohydrate 10.4, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 2.1, Protein 8.3

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