Raspberry Blintz Casserole

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


Raspberry Blintz Casserole


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Prep Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
Servings: 12 to 15 servings
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Ingredients
 
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  • 6    eggsOn Sale
  • 2    egg whitesOn Sale
  • 1-1/2  cups  dairy sour creamOn Sale
  • 2  teaspoons  finely shredded orange peelOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  orange juiceOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  butter, softenedOn Sale
  • 1  cup  all-purpose flourOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  sugarOn Sale
  • 2  teaspoons  baking powderOn Sale
  • 1  15-ounce container  cottage cheese (2 cups)On Sale
  • 1  8-ounce package  cream cheese, softenedOn Sale
  • 2    egg yolksOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  sugarOn Sale
  • 2  teaspoons  vanillaOn Sale
  •     Raspberry-Orange Sauce (see recipe below)On Sale
  •     Fresh raspberries, orange sections, and mint sprigs (optional)On Sale

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.
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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.
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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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