How to Make the Perfect Cheese Blintz at Home

This easy homemade cheese blintz recipe has a light, tender crepe and a creamy high-protein cottage cheese filling. Perfect for brunch or dessert, and make-ahead friendly! If you’ve never tried a warm cheese blintz, you’re in for such a treat. Blintzes (sometimes called blintz or blintzes) are delicate crepes filled with a sweet cheese mixture, folded up like little packages, and gently pan-fried until golden. I played around with my blitnz recipe using part-skim cottage cheese for extra protein and some whipped cream cheese for a creamy filling that’s delicious and not too heavy. They came out perfect, great for breakfast and brunch, or even dessert—just dust with powdered sugar and add fresh berries or my easy warm berry sauce. This easy recipe walks you through each step so you can recreate classic Cheese Blintzes in your own kitchen, only healthier than most! These homemade cheese blintzes are easy to make at home and are lighter and healthier than most recipes. When I was testing them, I shared them on social media, and you all asked for the recipe! Here’s why you should try them: Here are all the ingredients for these homemade blintzes. First up are the batter ingredients. See the recipe card below for the exact measurements.   And here’s what you’ll need for the blintz filling: Here’s how to make these simple blintzes with cottage cheese. See the recipe card at the bottom for printable directions. These cheese blintzes are the perfect dessert for any main course. If you’re serving them for brunch, here are some dishes to pair with them. Post a pic and mention @skinnytaste or tag #skinnytaste! A blintz is a thin crepe filled with sweetened cheese or fruit, folded into a little envelope, and pan-fried until lightly golden and warm inside. Crepes can be eaten plain or filled with sweet or savory ingredients, while blintzes are traditionally filled with cheese. Additionally, blintzes are always cooked twice, whereas crepes are often cooked only once.If you’re interested in making homemade crepes, try my Crepes with Berries and Cream and Chocolate Crepes with Strawberries. Blintzes originated in Eastern Europe, particularly in countries like Ukraine, Poland, Hungary, and Russia. They are also popular among Ashkenazi Jews often made for holidays like Shavuot, which traditionally features dairy-based dishes. Farmer’s cheese, a fresh, soft cheese, is used in traditional cheese blintz recipes. It’s “a pressed cottage cheese that is slightly more acidic and has a firmer texture, thanks to a lower moisture content.” My version uses a combination of cottage cheese and whipped cream cheese which worked great here. If you love traditional breakfasts, try my Easy Crepes Recipe or these Sheet Pan Pancakes. For more high-protein cottage cheese recipes, check out these five cottage cheese recipes to inspire your next meal! If you try this Cheese Blintz recipe, leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating below! I love hearing how your blintzes turn out. Or tag me in your photos or videos on Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook! And be sure to join the Skinnytaste Community to see what everyone’s cooking!