Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup chocolate-hazelnut spread
- 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Special equipment needed:
- Non-stick skillet
- Blender or whisk
- Rubber spatula
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a blender or mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, milk, eggs, and melted butter. Blend or whisk until smooth.
2. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Pour 1/4 cup of batter into the skillet and swirl to coat the bottom of the pan. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until the edges start to lift. Flip and cook for another 30 seconds. Repeat with remaining batter.
3. Spread 1 tablespoon of chocolate-hazelnut spread onto each blintz. Sprinkle with chopped hazelnuts.
4. Fold the blintz in half, then fold in half again to form a triangle.
5. Heat the skillet over medium heat. Place the folded blintzes in the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side or until the chocolate-hazelnut spread is melted and the blintzes are heated through.
6. Serve hot, dusted with powdered sugar.
Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Temperature:
Medium heat
Serving size:
Makes 8 blintzes
Nutritional information:
Calories: 250
Fat: 14g
Carbohydrates: 26g
Protein: 6g
Sugar: 11g
Sodium: 120mg
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Gluten-free flour can be used instead of all-purpose flour.
- Almond milk or soy milk can be used instead of regular milk.
- Nutella can be used instead of chocolate-hazelnut spread.
Variations:
- Add sliced bananas or strawberries to the blintzes before folding.
- Top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- Use peanut butter instead of chocolate-hazelnut spread.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure the skillet is hot before adding the batter.
- Use a rubber spatula to flip the blintzes.
- Keep the blintzes warm in a 200°F oven until ready to serve.
Storage instructions:
Store leftover blintzes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
Reheat blintzes in a skillet over medium heat for 1-2 minutes on each side or until heated through.
Presentation ideas:
Arrange blintzes on a plate and dust with powdered sugar. Garnish with fresh berries or mint leaves.
Garnishes:
Fresh berries, mint leaves, whipped cream
Pairings:
Coffee, hot chocolate, tea
Suggested side dishes:
Fresh fruit, bacon, scrambled eggs
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the blintzes are sticking to the skillet, make sure the skillet is well-greased.
- If the batter is too thick, add a little more milk.
Food safety advice:
Make sure the blintzes are heated through before serving.
Food history:
Blintzes are a traditional Jewish dish that originated in Eastern Europe. They are similar to crepes and are often filled with cheese, fruit, or jam.
Flavor profiles:
Sweet, nutty, chocolatey
Serving suggestions:
Serve hot with powdered sugar and garnishes.
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Taste: Rich, Creamy, Nutty, Chocolatey, Sweet