BABA'S BLINTZE CASSEROLE

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THIS RECIPE IS AN ADAPTATION OF THE WONDERFUL CHEESE BLINTZES MY RUSSIAN GRANDMOTHER DELIGHTED IN MAKING AND SERVING TO HER LOVED ONES.

Provided by DIANE HALFERTY

Categories     Breakfast Casseroles

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 large egg yolks
1/2 c sugar or sugar substitute
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1-1/2 c softened mascarpone or cream cheese
1-1/2 c small curd cottage cheese
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
BLINTZE BATTER
1 c dairy sour cream
1/2 c softened mascarpone cheese or softened cream cheese
7 large eggs
1/3 c orange juice
3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 c melted butter
1/3 c sugar or sugar substitute
1 c all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp ground cinnamon, divided use
3 Tbsp sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Grease a 13x9" pan with unsalted butter and set aside. To make filling, in food processor or blender, combine egg yolks, 1/3 Cup sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla, 1 Cup Mascarpone or Cream cheese, 1-1/2 Cups cottage cheese, and 1 Tablespoon lemon juice; process or blend until smooth. Set aside.
  • 2. To make blintz batter, in large bowl, combine 1 Cup sour cream, 1/2 Cup Mascarpone or Cream cheese, eggs, orange juice, 3 Tablespoons . lemon juice, melted butter, and 1/3 Cup sugar; beat well until combined. Add flour, baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, baking powder, and 1 teaspoon vanilla, and beat until smooth with electric mixer.
  • 3. Pour half of the orange juice batter into prepared pan. Drop the cottage cheese mixture by small spoonfuls over batter, then spread evenly to cover. Pour remaining batter over filling. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • 4. In the morning, heat oven to 350ยบ F. In small bowl, combine 3 Tablespoons sugar with 1 teaspoon cinnamon and sprinkle over the casserole. Bake casserole, uncovered, for 50-65 minutes until puffed and light brown. Cut into squares and serve with A fruit sauce, powdered sugar and maple syrup or your favorite topping..

DJ Cliff 509
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Thank you for sharing this recipe. I will definitely be making it again.


SADIQ BADSHAHI
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I'm so glad I found this website. I've already tried several recipes and they've all been great.


Trenelia Goodloe
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This recipe is a must-try for any blintz lover.


I'm Disabled
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I can't wait to make this recipe again. It was so good!


Jose Forty
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This was the perfect dish for a cold winter night.


Peter Williams
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new favorite in my house.


Fred Emmanuel
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This casserole was a hit at my party. Everyone loved it!


Zagham Abbas
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I made this recipe for my family and they raved about it. It's a keeper!


Korshedul Alam
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This was a delicious and easy recipe. I will definitely be making it again!


DLOgamez
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I loved this recipe! It was so easy to make and the blintzes were perfect.


Juliet Adejumo
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This casserole was so good! I will definitely be making it again.


Kazi Adil
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! It's easy to make and the results are always delicious.


Christine Odoyo
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The blintzes were fluffy and the casserole was creamy and flavorful.