Recipe by: Lisa Prince
Berry Cheese Blintz Bake
This recipe can be made throughout the year and you can change the topping seasonally. Try a blueberry or peach sauce. Just make sure you strain the mixture and discard the solids.
Servings: 12
Cook Time: Prep Time: 30 minutes; Total Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Meal Type: Dessert
NC Ingredients: Blueberries, Strawberries, Eggs
Ingredients
Batter:
Filling:
Topping:
Directions
Batter:
Combine in a blender. Cover and process until smooth. Set aside 2 cups batter; pour remaining batter into a greased 13 X 9 inch baking dish.
Filling:
Combine the egg yolks, vanilla, cottage cheese, cream cheese and sugar in a blender. Cover and process until smooth. Spoon filling over batter; cut through with a knife to swirl. Top with reserve better. Bake, uncovered at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until center is just set (mixture will jiggle). Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.
Topping:
For the topping, combine 2 cups of strawberries with 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon lemon juice in a blender or food processor and blend until very smooth, about 2 minutes. Optional: Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a measuring cup and discard the solids. Serve with blintz bake. Top with blueberries if desired.
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