Our Favorite Hanukkah Cheese Recipes - 21 recipes
What better way is there to honor the very cunning Judith, than with one of these Hanukkah cheese recipes? From blintzes to cheese cakes, we have collected some of our favorite dairy dishes that will adorn your Hanukkah table beautifully.
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Strawberry Blintzes
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Details
Servings 12
Preparation time 15
Cooking time 60
- CREPE BATTER:
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- Pinch salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for sauteing the crepes
- CHEESE FILLING:
- 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar (I used 5 tablespoons.)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 egg
- Strawberry sauce (optional); strawberry preserves work well, too
- 1 quart strawberries hulled, sliced
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 orange zest finely grated
If you've never had blintzes, brace yourself! These are thin crepes, filled with a sweet ricotta filling, then wrap...
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Orange Ricotta Pancakes
By LadyJ1114
Orange Ricotta Pancakes are the most delicious way to start any day, but this recipes goes best with mimosas when s...
- 2 medium-sized oranges, zested and juiced
- 1 3/4 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup self-rising flour
- 1/3 cup sugar, plus 2 tablespoons
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- powdered sugar, for garnishing
New York Cheesecake
By á-17861
Silky smooth, lightly sweet, with a touch of lemon New York styled cheesecake
- 5 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 cups sour cream, room temperature, about 1 pint
- 4 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, about 1 stick
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Cheese Straws
By á-2710
This Cheese Straw recipe is the perfect appetizer for any occasion because they can be made and froze up to 3 month...
- 1 1/2 cups (6-ounces) extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces and softened
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
- 1 tablespoon half-and-half
Cinnamon Roll Blintzes
By TrayH
What do you get when you fill Pillsbury cinnamon rolls up with creamy ricotta, smooth cream cheese, and sweet sugar...
- 1 (8 count) can of Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls,, with frosting
- 1/2 cup low fat ricotta cheese
- 1/2 (8-ounce) package of cream cheese, 4-ounces total
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups vegetable oil, as needed
- powdered sugar, to taste for garnish
Ina Garten's Baked Blintzes with Fresh Blueberry Sauce
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
This is an ingenious version of making cheese blintzes, without having to fuss with making crepes
- BLUEBERRY SAUCE:
- 3/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice from about 3 oranges
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 pounds fresh blueberries
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- BATTER:
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 4 extra-large eggs
- 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- FILLING:
- 24 ounces or 3 cups ricotta cheese
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese
- 2 extra-large eggs
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest from about 2 lemons
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Grilled Corn & Ricotta Dip
By lorik
This Grilled Corn and Ricotta Dip is super easy to make, taste like cheesy, buttery corn
- 6 ears corn, shucked
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups ricotta
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons thyme, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup parmesan, finely grated
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced
- chives, finely chopped, for garnish
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
Fried Mac & Cheese Balls
By hcardall
Fried mac and cheese balls are the perfect ooey, gooey comfort food filled with creamy cheese and pasta, then deep-...
- 4 quarts water
- 1 teaspoons salt, divided
- 2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
- 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons milk, divided
- 1 (12-ounce) package process cheese spread, cubed
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
- peanut oil for frying
- Franks Hot Sauce to taste
Famous Homemade Cheese Straws
By á-98782
Vary tasty and simple to make! Shredded cheese and seasonings are sandwiched between sheets of puff pastry, cut int...
- 1 package frozen puff pastry sheets
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg white, slightly beaten
- 1 package cheddar cheese, shredded
Triple Berry Cheesecake Cobbler
By margiekyle
Looking for a dessert loaded with fresh berries? Try this Triple Berry Cheesecake Cobbler
- BERRIES:
- 2pints2 pints strawberries
- 2pints2 pints blueberries
- 2pints2 pints raspberries
- OR 2 (12-ounce) packages frozen mixed berries, thawed
- 1/2cup1/2 cup sugar
- CHEESECAKE:
- 4(8-ounce) packages4 (8-ounce) packages softened cream cheese
- 1cup1 cup sugar
- 2teaspoons2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4large4 large eggs
- OAT CRUMBLE:
- 2/3cup2/3 cup quick oats
- 2/3cup2/3 cup brown sugar
- 2/3cup2/3 cup flour
- 1teaspoon1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2teaspoon1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 3/4cup3/4 cup butter, softened
- CAKE:
- 2cups2 cups cake flour
- 2teaspoons2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2teaspoon1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2cup1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1cup1 cup sugar
- 3large3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2teaspoons2 teaspoons vanilla
- 3/4cup3/4 cup milk
No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake
By á-43062
Peanut butter and chocolate are a classic dessert duo, but they really shine in this no-bake recipe
- 10 graham crackers
- 7 tablespoons melted butter
- 24 ounces cream cheese
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips, melted
- 2 cups peanut butter, melted
- 1 cup confectioner’s sugar
Deep-Fried Cheesecake Bites
By margiekyle
Impress your family and friends with over-the-top deep-fried love! Make sure you have a deep fry thermometer on han...
- SAUCE:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 pound fresh or frozen strawberries, cleaned and quartered if fresh
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Vegetable oil, for deep-frying
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup whole milk
Lemon Cheesecake Crescent Rolls
By lisapearce
Brighten your day with these golden, flaky crescent rolls filled with creamy lemon cheesecake and drizzled with a c...
- GLAZE:
- 1 package (8-count) refrigerated crescent rolls
- 4 ounces cream cheese, cold
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
- Zest 1/2 lemon
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Zest 1/2 lemon
Sweet Cream Cheese Noodle Kugel
By á-4084
This slightly sweet, very creamy Sweet Cream Cheese Noodle Kugel is the perfect dessert for any festive party sprea...
- 8-ounces wide egg noodles, about 3/4 (12-ounce) package
- 2 cups sour cream
- 8 (1-ounce) package cream cheese, whipped
- 8-ounces cottage cheese, about 1 cup
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 cup golden raisins
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Cheese Straws
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Puff pastry is a magical and easy ingredient to create so many recipes
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed in refrigerator overnight
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon cayenne
- 3/4 parmesan, grated and divided
- 1 large egg
Hanukkah Cheese recipe collections
More Hanukkah Cheese recipes
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Edamame & Ricotta Toasts
- 2/3 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup frozen shelled sweet soybeans (edamame)
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1/3 cup snipped fresh basil or mint
- 24 1/4 inches whole grain baguette-style French bread slices, toasted
- 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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Snap Pea Salad with Whipped Ricotta
- 8 ounce sugar snap peas
- 2/3 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated and divided
- 1/2 cup pea tendrils or shoots
- 1/4 cup sliced fresh chives
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, torn
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, coarsely chopped
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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Ricotta & Pear Crostini with...
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary, plus additional leaves for garnish
- 8 (1/2-inch) slices of baguette, cut on a sharp angle
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, halved
- 1/3 cup part-skim ricotta
- 1/2 large, firm, ripe Bartlett pear, cored, and cut into 16 very thin slices
- coarsely ground black pepper to taste
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Salted Caramel Cheesecake Bars
- SHORTBREAD CRUST:
- 2/3 cup pecans, toasted and roughly chopped
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small chunks
- 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- CHEESECAKE:
- 2 packages Philadelphia cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- SALTED CARAMEL:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon flaked sea salt
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Lemon-y Baked Ricotta
- 1 pound whole-milk ricotta, about 2 cups
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, plus 1 teaspoon zest
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- extra-virgin olive oil, optional
- crackers to serve
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Makeover Noodle Kugel Recipe
- TOPPING:
- 1 (12-ounce) package yolk-free noodles
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 (16-ounce) package 1% cottage cheese, about 2 cups
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 4 Eggland's Best eggs
- 1 cup egg substitute
- 8-ounces reduced-fat sour cream, about 1 cup
- 1 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup cinnamon graham cracker crumbs, about 3 whole crackers
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
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Crab & Ricotta Cannelloni
- BECHAMEL SAUCE:
- 1 (8-ounce) box cannelloni or manicotti pasta, about 12 shells
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 3/4 cup parmesan, grated, plus 1/4 cup for sprinkling
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 pound lump crab meat
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups whole milk, warmed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
- pinch freshly grated nutmeg
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Blintz Souffle
- 12 frozen blintzes ,assorted flavors, defrosted just enough to separate
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 4 eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar
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Linda’s Noodle Kugel
- KUGEL:
- 16-ounces medium noodles, cooked, about 2 cups cooked noodles
- 1 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 (16-ounce) package sour cream
- 1 (16-ounce) package cottage cheese, small curd
- 8 eggs
- 2 (4-ounce) sticks of butter, melted
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- TOPPING:
- 8 teaspoon sugar
- 8 tablespoons melted butter
- Graham cracker crumbs, enough to make a crumble when combined with previous ingredients, about 4 whole crackers
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Italian-Style Sufganiyot,...
- 4 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pound ricotta cheese
- 1 cup flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- oil for frying
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