Very Berry Cheese Blintzes

Directions

Prepare crepes: In blender or food processor, combine all crepe ingredients.

Cover and blend about 1 minute, or until smooth.

Pour batter into bowl; let stand 10 minutes to thicken slightly.

Heat 7- to 8-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; grease lightly.

For each crepe, pour scant ¼ cup batter into hot skillet.

Immediately tilt pan to coat bottom evenly with thin layer of batter.

Cook 45 seconds, or until top looks dry.

Turn crepe; continue cooking about 20 seconds longer.

Stack cooked crepes between sheest of waxed paper.

(Crepes may be wrapped securely and frozen up to 3 months.

Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.)

Preheat oven to 400℉ (200℃).

Lighty spray 13- by 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray or grease lightly.

Prepare filling.

In medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, wheat germ, sugar and vanilla; mix well.

Spoon about 2 tablespoons filling onto center of each crepe.

Fold two sides of crepe over filling; fold up ends to form rectangle.

Plate blintzes in prepared baking dish; brush lighty with melted margarine.

Bake 10 to 15 minutes, or until heated through.

To serve, top each blintz with fresh berries and additional sour cream; sprinkle with wheat germ.

NOTE: Blintzes may be covered tightly and refrigerated several hours or overnight until ready to bake.

Uncover; proceed as recipe directs.