blintz brownie bites
Have you ever wondered what the filling of a cheese blintz would taste like with a chewy chocolaty brownie? Recently, while dining at my grandparents' retirement home, we were served the BEST cheese blintzes we have ever put in our mouths. I dashed into my kitchen to try and recreate them. I admit, I didn't nail it on my first try. However, when I tried for the second time, perfection. And I thought, what two flavor combos do we find most comforting... cheese and chocolate, of course. This sweet treat was born.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
These blintz brownie bites combine rich brownies with a tangy cream cheese mixture. Hints of honey and lemon zest are a surprising, and delicious, flavor. The chocolate and fresh lemon flavors pair well to make a delightful bite-sized treat.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup small curd cottage cheese, strained
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 box brownie mix, plus package ingredients (18 oz)
How To Make blintz brownie bites
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Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. -
Step 2Mix the cottage cheese, cream cheese, honey, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and salt in a small bowl. Set aside.
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Step 3Meanwhile, prepare the brownies according to the package directions.
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Step 4Line a 24-cup mini muffin pan and grease.
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Step 5Spoon brownie batter into each cup, filling about 3/4 full. Then dollop the blintz mixture on top.
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Step 6Place in oven. Bake for approximately 25 mins or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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