Blintz vs. Latke — What's the Difference?

A blintz (Hebrew: חֲבִיתִית‎; Yiddish: בלינצע‎) is a popular traditional cigar-shaped filled pancake of Ashkenazi Jewish origin, similar to a crepe or the Russian blin. Blintzes are commonly filled with farmer's cheese or fruit.

A latke (Yiddish: לאַטקע latke; sometimes romanized latka, lit. "pancake") is a type of potato pancake or fritter in Ashkenazi Jewish cuisine that is traditionally prepared to celebrate Hanukkah.

A thin pancake, usually wrapped around a cheese filling, sautéed or baked, and topped with sour cream, fruit, or powdered sugar.

A pancake, especially one made of grated potato.

A thin blin pancake, filled (often with sweet cheese) and folded, then fried and often served with sour cream, fruit, or a sweet sauce.

A pancake fried in oil, usually made from potatoes and sometimes also onions, traditionally served on Hanukkah.

A thin wheat pancake folded around a filling (such as cheese or fruit) and sauteed, fried, or baked.

Made of grated potato and egg with a little flour

(Judaism) thin pancake folded around a filling and fried or baked