Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the recipes category.

Make-Ahead Blintz Casserole Recipe.

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
BATTER:


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
TOPPING:


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
1 teaspoon rum or vanilla extract

Recipe Instructions:

For filling, place first 6 ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth.
Transfer to a small bowl.

Place batter ingredients in food processor; process until smooth.
Pour half of the batter into a greased 13x9" baking dish.
Drop tablespoons of filling over batter; cover with remaining batter.
Refrigerate, several hours or overnight.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Remove casserole from refrigerator while oven heats.
Bake 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let stand 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
Add apples and lemon juice.
Cook and stir 5-7 minutes or until apples are tender.
Add brown sugar and salt; cook 1 minute longer or until thickened.
Stir in extract; cool slightly.
Serve with casserole.

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