Batter:

1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup water or soda water
3 eggs
3 tablespoons oil or melted butter
1/2 teaspoon salt

Filling:

1 pound cream cheese
2 egg yolks
3-4 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup raisins
extra-virgin olive oil (or other vegetable oil) for frying

1) Mix batter ingredients until smooth and creamy.

2) Lightly coat a 6" or 8" frying pan (preferably non-stick) with oil. Heat.

3) Pour a small amount of batter (about 2 tablespoons) into pan. Swirl around until even. Heat.

4) When sides begin to curl away, turn over and lightly fry blintz on other side for a few seconds only. Put onto a plate.

5) Repeat until all batter is used up.

6) Mix filling ingredients together. Put 2-3 teaspoons in each blintz (depending upon size), turn in sides and roll up like an envelope.

7) Before serving: Fry prepared blintzes very carefully in butter or spread melted butter on top and heat in oven.

SUGGESTIONS: Serve either with sour cream and powdered sugar, maple syrup, or chocolate syrup.

Submitted by: N. Eileen DesAutels