Chocolate-filled blini

Chocolate-filled blini are a sweet variation of traditional Russian blini, which are thin, pancake-like crepes. The batter, typically made from flour, eggs, milk or kefir, and a leavening agent, is cooked into delicate rounds and then filled with a rich chocolate spread, ganache, or pieces of chocolate before being folded or rolled. This dessert version transforms the classic savory staple into an indulgent treat enjoyed across Russia and Eastern Europe.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in carbohydrates from the flour and sugar, and fat from the chocolate filling and any butter used in cooking. It provides quick energy and a small amount of protein from the eggs and dairy, with a rough ballpark of 250-350 calories per serving of two filled blini.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	420 kcal
Protein	8 g
Carbs	52 g
Fat	22 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	24 g
Sodium	380 mg
Calcium	120 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Potassium	210 mg
Magnesium	35 mg
Phosphorus	150 mg
Vitamin A	180 mcg RAE
Vitamin B12	0.4 mcg
Vitamin D	1.2 mcg

Per 3 pieces (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, blini are a deeply symbolic food in Russia, traditionally associated with Maslenitsa (Butter Week) to celebrate the end of winter, and the round shape represents the sun. Nutritionally, this sweet adaptation showcases how a staple food can be versatilely transformed, though it shifts from a balanced meal component to a more occasional, energy-dense dessert.