But today I had real fruit for breakfast, and I love love loved it. Maybe because it was wrapped up in a soft, golden crepe type thing… And it had fresh strawberry sauce and cream on top. (Does it still count for cream if it was just flavored coffee creamer? I’ll go ahead and say yes.) In typical Lindsay fashion, the idea for these did not come until I started making what I thought would be Swedish Pancakes. In a moment of divine inspiration, I had a flashback to 9th grade, when I was on a trip to Ukraine with my church. In my flashback, I was sitting at the kitchen table of the sweet family who hosted my mom and me. We were enjoying some of the most delicious homemade cheese and fruit filled crepes, and I have the distinct memory of wondering: is it rude to eat this many? I took this flashback as a sign that I should attempt to make these little creations, and after googling “filled crepes from Russia”, I came up with their name. Blintzes, or as our host family called them, Blinchkes! …Upon writing this, I am realizing that Blinchkes (pronounced BLEEN-ch-kees) sounds a little too similar to bikinis. Which is reminding me that my Spring Break trip is coming. Which is ultimately reminding me that I probably shouldn’t be eating so many strawberry Blintzes… What’s your favorite topping for pancakes or crepes? 5 from 2 reviews And if there’s anyone out there who has ever had real blinchikes, fill me in on how to make these more authentic!
