Make-Ahead Blintz Casserole

Name: Make-Ahead Blintz Casserole
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: Israeli
Ingredients: 2 cups 2% cottage cheese; 1 carton (8 ounces) mascarpone cheese; 3 large egg yolks; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon rum or vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1-1/2 cups sour cream; 6 large eggs, room temperature; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed; 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 3 medium apples, peeled and chopped; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 3/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:45min

Blintzes are thin pancakes filled with cheese or fruits. I created an easy casserole version with cheese filling and topped it with apples. —Ann Hillmeyer, Sandia Park, New Mexico

Updated at: Wed, 29 Oct 2025 19:28:57 GMT