RUSSIAN PANCAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE FILLING (BLINTZ)

 

For the Blintzes

• 4 large eggs, at room temperature, beaten

• 1/2 cup water

• 1/2 cup milk

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 1 cup butter, for frying

For the Filling

• 1 pound ricotta, dry curd, or farmer's cheese, at room temperature

• 1 tablespoon butter, melted

• 1 large egg yolk, at room temperature

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

• 1/4 cup sugar (or more to taste)

• Sour cream, garnish

• Fruit toppings, fresh or canned, garnish

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