Fresh Fruit Blintzes

• 1 c. fat-free cottage cheese
• 1/2 c. light cream cheese
• 1/4 c. sugar
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 8 crepes
• 2 cups fresh berries, peaches, mangoes, or other fruit
• 3 T. sugar

Using a blender, process the cottage cheese until smooth. Add cream cheese, sugar and vanilla. Again, process until smooth. Pour mixture into a bowl and chill until ready to use.

Once crepes are prepared, spoon 3 tablespoons of the cottage cheese mixture into the center of each crepe. Fold the sides and end of the crepe over the filling to create an enclosed rectangle. Place the filled crepes, seam side down, on a plastic-lined baking sheet.

In large bowl, combine fruit and sugar. Mix thoroughly and allow to sit.

Spray a large skillet with nonstick cooking spray and place over medium heat until hot. Place 4 blintzes at a time, seam sides down, in the skillet. Cook until lightly browned (about 2 minutes). Turn them over and repeat on the other side. Serve warm with the fruit mixture.

• Yields: 8 servings
• Preparation Time: 30 minutes