Easy Blintz Soufflé Recipe

 

Prep: 10 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Total: 55 mins

Servings: 8 to 10 servings

Baking cheese blintzes in a sweet mix of eggs and sour cream is an ingenious way to transform them into a crowd-pleasing casserole. Using frozen store-bought blintzes cuts down on the fuss, making this a quick and easy dish to prepare. There's no need to thaw them—they can go straight from the freezer to the casserole dish.

What Are Blintzes? Blintzes are thin crepes filled with a creamy, sweet cheese filling, then rolled up into one tidy, delicious package. Originating in Eastern Europe—likely Poland or Hungary—they have become a staple of Jewish cuisine, often enjoyed on Shavuot and to break the Yom Kippur fast.

How Do You Turn Blintzes into a Soufflé? This casserole is a great way to use frozen blintzes left in the freezer. Simply arrange them in a single layer in a casserole dish, and then pour a mixture of egg and sour cream over top. Bake until fluffy and set. This casserole is similar to a bread pudding and can be served for brunch or as a potluck dessert.

Tips for Making Blintz Soufflé

• Assemble the dish ahead of time and let it chill in the fridge until ready to bake. Take the casserole out and let it warm up a bit before placing it in the oven.
• Pull the soufflé out while the center is still a bit jiggly. It'll continue to cook and set as it cools.
• The soufflé will puff up as it bakes, then deflate once it comes out of the oven. This is normal!

What to Serve with a Blintz Soufflé A rich casserole like this calls for light, fresh accompaniments. Consider serving:

• Roasted carrot, apple, and celery soup
• Snappy heirloom tomato salad with goat cheese and arugula
• Fresh fruit salad for dessert, or dairy-free sugar cookies
• For brunch, pair the soufflé with jam, lox, bagels, and a pomegranate apple salad.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup (2 ounces) unsalted butter, melted
• 12 frozen cheese blintzes
• 6 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups sour cream
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to taste

Steps to Make It

1. Gather the ingredients.
2. Heat the oven to 350 F / 175 C. Pour the melted butter into a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
3. Arrange the blintzes in a single layer in the baking dish.
4. In a large bowl, beat the eggs.
5. Add the sour cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and orange juice, and mix well.
6. Pour the egg mixture over the blintzes. Sprinkle lightly with the cinnamon.
7. Bake, uncovered, for 45 minutes, or until the soufflé is set and golden brown on top.
8. Allow it to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Recipe Variations

• Instead of orange juice, use 2 tablespoons orange juice concentrate.
• Use a different blintz variety, such as blueberry or apple.
• Sprinkle in lemon or orange zest.

How to Store Store leftovers covered in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

• 357 Calories
• 24g Fat
• 22g Carbs
• 12g Protein

This Easy Blintz Soufflé recipe is a delightful way to transform simple ingredients into a crowd-pleasing casserole that's perfect for brunch or dessert. Whether you’re using store-bought blintzes for convenience or making them from scratch, the result is a rich, creamy dish that’s sure to impress. Enjoy the warm, comforting flavors with your favorite accompaniments and relish in the joy of serving up something truly special. Happy cooking!