Baked Cheese Blintzes with Fresh Blueberry Compote
This blintz bake is a make-ahead breakfast or brunch dish that gives you all the flavor of a traditional blintz without all the work! Easy to make and a crowd favorite!
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Resting Time20 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 55 minutes mins
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Blueberry, Cottage cheese, Cream Cheese, Crowd pleaser
Servings: 10
Author: Nicole
For the Batter
- 1 ¼ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 4 tablespoons (2 ounces) unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 4 extra-large eggs
- 1 ⅓ cup unbleached all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
For the Filling
- 3 cups (24 ounces) cottage cheese, 4% or 2% milk fat
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 2 extra-large eggs
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
For the Blueberry Compote
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- ¾ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 4 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
For the Batter
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter or spray with non-stick baking spray a 9 x 13-inch baking pan or dish; set aside.
Place all of the batter ingredients in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade and blend until smooth. Pour half the batter (about 1 3/4 cups) into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes, until set.
Meanwhile, rinse and dry the bowl of the food processor. Place all of the filling ingredients into the bowl and process until completely smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl. Spread the cheese filling over the baked pancake. Carefully spoon the remaining pancake batter to cover the cheese.
Return the pan to the oven and continue baking for 35-40 minutes or until the top is lightly golden and puffed and the filling is almost set. Remove from the oven and allow to stand for 20-30 minutes.
For the Blueberry Compote
Meanwhile, combine the orange juice, sugar, and cornstarch in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. When the mixture is translucent and thickened, stir in the blueberries and simmer for 4-5 minutes, just until a few berries have burst but most are still whole. Stir in the orange zest and lemon juice; set aside to cool.
Cut the blintzes into squares and serve warm with the blueberry sauce. Enjoy!
Calories: 438kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 149mg | Sodium: 681mg | Potassium: 290mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 810IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 211mg | Iron: 2mg