Plum-Raspberry Blintzes

Plum-Raspberry Blintzes

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 chopped plum
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 egg
• 3/4 cup cottage cheese
• 2 tbsp sugar (or sugar substitute)
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 4 nine-inch crepes (prepared or bought)
• 1/3 cup raspberries
• confectioners’ sugar

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a large bowl, toss the chopped plum with the granulated sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and salt. Microwave for three minutes, then stir and set aside.
2. Puree cottage cheese in a blender with the egg, sugar and vanilla. Spoon onto the center of the crepes; fold in the sides and roll up.
3. Cook seam-side down in a nonstick skillet with butter until golden on both sides. Dust with confectioners’ sugar.
4. Stir raspberries into the plum sauce; spoon over the blintzes.