Raspberry Blintz Casserole
This sweet dessert casserole is excellent for a potluck, Christmas brunch or open house.

Prep Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 40 mins
Servings:
12 to 15 servings
Ingredients
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6 eggs
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2 egg whites
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1-1/2 cups dairy sour cream
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2 teaspoons finely shredded orange peel
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1/2 cup orange juice
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1/4 cup butter, softened
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup sugar
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 15-ounce container cottage cheese (2 cups)
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1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
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2 egg yolks
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2 tablespoons sugar
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2 teaspoons vanilla
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Raspberry-Orange Sauce (see recipe below)
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Fresh raspberries, orange sections, and mint sprigs (optional)
Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Grease a 13x9x2-inch baking dish or 3-quart rectangular casserole; set aside. For batter, in a blender or food processor combine eggs, egg whites, dairy sour cream, orange peel, orange juice, and softened butter. Cover; blend or process until smooth. Add flour, sugar, and baking powder. Cover; blend or process until smooth. Transfer to a medium bowl; set aside. Rinse blender jar or food processor bowl.
2.
For filling, in blender or food processor combine cottage cheese, cream cheese, egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla. Cover; blend or process until smooth; set aside. Pour about 2 cups of the batter into prepared dish. Spoon filling mixture over batter in dish; swirl filling into batter with a knife. Pour remaining batter evenly over mixture in dish.
3.
Bake about 45 minutes or until puffed and lightly golden. Cool 30 minutes on a wire rack (edges may fall during cooling). Serve with Raspberry-Orange Sauce. If desired, serve with fresh raspberries, orange sections, and mint sprigs. Makes 12 to 15 servings.
Raspberry-Orange Sauce
Wash blender jar or food processor bowl thoroughly. Thaw frozen raspberries in syrup; do not drain. Place in blender or food processor. Cover and blend or process until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh sieve; discard seeds (should have 3/4 cup puree). Place puree in small pan. Stir in cornstarch. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir 2 minutes more. Stir in orange juice. Serve warm or at room temperature. Makes 1 cup sauce.
Nutrition information
Calories 368, Total Fat 21 g, Saturated Fat 12 g, Monounsaturated Fat 6 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 189 mg, Sodium 369 mg, Carbohydrate 33 g, Total Sugar 16 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 12 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 19%, Calcium 13%, Iron 9%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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