Blintz Casserole
📜 Collection: Jill Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Desserts A rich and decadent brunch or dessert casserole featuring frozen cheese blintzes baked in a sweet, creamy sour cream custard. This crowd-pleasing classic is simple to assemble and perfect for special mornings.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mins | 45 mins | None | 6–9 Servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- 9x13 inch casserole dish
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 12 to 18 | Cheese Blintzes | frozen |
| 1/4 pound (1 stick) | Butter | melted |
| 4 large | Eggs | room temperature |
| 1 1/2 cups | Sour Cream | full fat |
| 1/4 cup | Sugar | granulated |
| 1 teaspoon | Vanilla Extract | pure |
| 1/4 teaspoon | Salt | fine |
| 1 teaspoon | Orange Juice | optional |
For Serving
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| As needed | Powdered Sugar | for dusting |
| As needed | Strawberries | fresh, sliced |
Instructions
Step 1: Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Melt the 1/4 pound butter and pour it evenly into the bottom of a 9x13 inch casserole dish.
- Arrange the 12 to 18 frozen cheese blintzes in a single layer on top of the melted butter.
Step 2: Custard and Bake
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the 4 large eggs, 1 1/2 cups sour cream, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and optional 1 teaspoon orange juice until smooth.
- Pour the custard mixture evenly over the cheese blintzes.
- Bake for 45 minutes, or until the custard is set and the top is golden brown and fragrant.
- Serve warm, dusted with powdered sugar and topped with fresh strawberries.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: For a smaller batch using 6 to 8 blintzes, cut all other ingredients in half and use an 8x8 inch baking dish.
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