Polish Crepes Nalesniki (nah-lesh-NEE-kee) are Polish thin crepe-like pancakes filled with various fruit or sweet fillings. When filled with a cottage cheese filling, they are often called blintzes. Fillings vary - jam, cinnamon and sugar, Nutella or peanut butter.
Ingredients:
Directions:
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• In a blender, combine all the ingredients (not the butter) and blend until smooth. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. • Heat a 6” or 8” non-stick pan over medium heat. For pouring batter into the pan, use a 1/4 cup measuring cup. Use a nonstick pan and very little melted butter. • Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the pan. Swirl your pan until you have a thin layer of batter on the bottom of the pan. Cook until it starts to pull away a little from the sides of the pan. Use your spatula to gently lift an edge to check for doneness. Turn and cook the other side until done, and is a slightly light brown. • Nalesniki will keep for up to a month in the freezer or can be served immediately. • To serve, choose a filling and fill about 1/8 cup of filling. You can either roll them up or fold into quarters.
1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup lukewarm water 2 large eggs 2 tablespoons butter, melted (for the pan) • 1 tbsp sugar • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract • 1/4 tsp salt • • • •
You will need: 6” or 8” pan Silicone spatula Blender 1/4 dry measuring cup
Contributor: Mrs. Michele Forsyth
Suggestion: Try drizzling a little melted chocolate over the top and fill with fresh sliced strawberries.
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