Cherry Vanilla Blintzes with Nectarines and Cherries, Flambeed in Shlivovitz

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For the Crepes:

1/2 cup milk

1/2 cup water

3 large eggs

1 cup all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons melted butter

Nonstick vegetable spray

For the Filling:

1/2 cup dried cherries

1/4 pound cream cheese, at room temperature

1 teaspoon vanilla extract or 1/2 scraped vanilla bean

2 tablespoons sugar

1 large egg

1 pound (2 cups) farmer's cheese, pot cheese, or cottage cheese

Canola oil and butter, for frying

Sour cream or yogurt, as an accompaniment

Nectarines and Cherries, Flambeed in Shlivovitz, recipe follows

Nectarines and Cherries, Flambeed in Shlivovitz:

1 (12-ounce) package frozen sour cherries, thawed and drained, reserving the juice

2 tablespoons cornstarch

1 tablespoon butter

2 tablespoons sugar

2 large nectarines, sliced into 1/3 inch wedges

1/4 cup shlivovitz or brandy

1/2 pound fresh bing cherries, pitted* (optional)