Polish Nalesniki

Prep Time:30 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Servings: 4 minutes

Sweet cheese filling goes well with sweet Polish nalesniki, also known as Polish blintzes or filled crepes. Once filled and rolled, they can be baked, pan-fried, or dipped in beaten egg and bread crumbs and fried. Serve with fruit sauce, like a fresh blueberry sauce, if desired.

Ingredients:
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 12 crepes
  • 1 tablespoon butter, divided
Directions:
  1. Process ricotta cheese and cream cheese in a food processor until smooth and creamy; add egg yolk, melted butter, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt and process until fluffy.
  2. Divide cheese mixture between the crepes. Spread filling into a thin layer and roll crepes around the filling.
  3. Melt 1 teaspoon butter in a skillet over medium heat. Fry 3 crepes in melted butter until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes per side; repeat with remaining butter and crepes.